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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 happens to the original communiqué Broke writes about the Shannon's encounter?
(a) It is sent on a fast packet to England.
(b) It is given into Aubrey's keeping.
(c) It is given into Maturin's keeping.
(d) It is kept for the next frigate that docks.

2. What compels Aubrey to find Smith quite attractive?
(a) He does not want to insult her father, the host.
(b) Nothing could compel him to find her attractive.
(c) Maturin's request that Aubrey be kind to his cousin.
(d) Alcohol.

3. What does Maturin buy Villiers?
(a) A pearl necklace.
(b) An expensive gown.
(c) Passage back to Brazil.
(d) Passage back to America.

4. What does Amanda Smith ask of Aubrey?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Marriage.
(c) A letter saying he never touched her.
(d) Money.

5. What does Aubrey do when he first makes land?
(a) Goes to file his lenthly preliminary report to naval authorities.
(b) Finds out where his wife is buried.
(c) Finds out where his surviving children are.
(d) Reunites with Kimber.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Smith about Aubrey?

2. What is notable about Harry Johnson?

3. How does Aubrey respond to Smith's letters?

4. What does Captain Broke need to do?

5. What goes on for weeks?

(see the answer key)

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