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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?
(a) He is almost penniless having spent his fortune funding the revolutionary war.
(b) He is penniless but is hoping for an investment in a slaver vessel to turn that around.
(c) He is extremely wealthy.
(d) His financial status is not mentioned.

2. Who calls upon Aubrey shortly after he arrives home?
(a) Kimber.
(b) Aubrey's mother.
(c) Representatives of Kimber.
(d) Aubrey's lawyer.

3. In what recent battle does Aubrey participate as a combatant?
(a) The battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Shannon.
(b) A battle in Washington between Johnson's spies and Maturin.
(c) The battle between the USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon.
(d) Aubrey has not been in a battle recently.

4. What do Maturin and Jagiello do one foggy morning?
(a) Practice hand-to-hand combat.
(b) Practice their swordplay.
(c) Go aloft.
(d) Jump overboard to save someone who fell off the flying bridge.

5. Who is Kimber?
(a) Aubrey's brother-in-law.
(b) Aubrey's cousin and lawyer.
(c) Aubrey's best friend back in England.
(d) Aubrey's business agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Amanda Smith?

2. Who lands to possess the fortress?

3. What is the Diligence?

4. Who does Aubrey quote that misleads Amanda Smith?

5. What does Maturin think the meeting with the commander of Grimsholm will require?

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