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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 goes on for weeks?
(a) The celebrating in the town.
(b) The quarantine.
(c) Repairing the Shannon.
(d) Caring for the ill.

2. For what is everyone waiting anxiously?
(a) For Captain Broke's wounds to heal.
(b) The coming of the new ambassador from Germany.
(c) The coming of the new ambassador from the United States.
(d) For the return of two packets with further orders for Aubrey and Maturin.

3. What is the relationship between Harry Johnson and Villiers?
(a) They are husband and wife.
(b) They are brother and sister-in-law.
(c) They do not know each other.
(d) They are former lovers.

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

5. How does Aubrey respond to Smith's letters?
(a) He sends her money.
(b) He says he will start divorce proceedings so he can marry her.
(c) A writes the letter affirming her virgin state.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the town celebrating?

2. Who is pursuing Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers?

3. Who does Aubrey quote that misleads Amanda Smith?

4. How does Aubrey find his home?

5. How does Aubrey act at the ball?

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