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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Captain Dalgliesh?
(a) That one of the schooners is not flying American colours.
(b) That the two schooners break off so quickly.
(c) That the two schooners fall behind so quickly.
(d) That the two American schooners are so persistently following them.

2. What impresses Smith about Aubrey?
(a) His reverent mention of his deceased wife.
(b) His gallent mannerisms.
(c) His strong friendship with her cousin, Maturin.
(d) His tales of violent combat.

3. How does Villiers fare at the beginning of the sea voyage?
(a) She is harrassed by some of the sailors.
(b) She is severely seasick.
(c) She is used to the ocean and loves sailing.
(d) She is fearful of water but does not get seasick.

4. What does Maturin realize about Villiers?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she is in ill health.
(c) That she does not love Maturin.
(d) That she loves Maturin.

5. Why do Smith and Aubrey leave the ball?
(a) For Aubrey to show her how to use the stars for navigation.
(b) To search for a secluded spot.
(c) To look at Smith's new horse.
(d) To tour Smith's father's greenhouses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey refuse to do?

2. What does Maturin ask his fellow physicians?

3. What is Maturin doing on shore?

4. From where have Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers just escaped?

5. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?

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