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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about Harry Johnson?
(a) He is a civilian engaged in intelligence work on his own for the United States.
(b) He is a well-published author on warfare.
(c) He works for the underground railroad.
(d) He is distantly related to the King of England.

2. Who is Mrs. Williams?
(a) Aubrey's sister.
(b) Sophie's sister.
(c) Aubrey's mother-in-law.
(d) Maturin's mother.

3. Who is pursuing Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers?
(a) The Merrimack.
(b) The Monitor.
(c) The USS Mayflower.
(d) The USS Constitution.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to one of the American schooners that delays their pursuit?

2. What causes Aubrey some discomfort?

3. Who is Kimber?

4. About what do men comment concerning Villiers?

5. What does the mail that arrives confirm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Maturin's interest in Villiers and why?

2. Where do Maturin and Villiers travel and what do they do?

3. What does Villiers confide in Maturin and how does he respond?

4. How do Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers each act once aboard the Diligence?

5. Why are Maturin, Aubrey and Villiers anxiously awaiting Captain Broke's recovery?

6. What business does Maturin take care of while in Halifax?

7. Describe Amanda Smith.

8. Describe Stephen Maturin.

9. Describe the meeting and interaction between Aubrey and Amanda Smith.

10. Where does the Diligence arrive and what is the atmosphere of the town?

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