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

2. How does Aubrey treat Smith?
(a) He tells her the news of his wife's death was incorrect.
(b) He is rude in hopes she will leave him be.
(c) He avoids her.
(d) He gives her misleading insinuations.

3. 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 distantly related to the King of England.
(c) He is a well-published author on warfare.
(d) He works for the underground railroad.

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

5. What does Aubrey refuse to do?
(a) File for bankruptcy.
(b) Hand over any money.
(c) Answer a challenge for a duel.
(d) File a lawsuit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin respond to attempts by Frenchman to use him as a courier?

2. What impresses Smith about Aubrey?

3. What does Aubrey desperately want to do?

4. What does Blaine suggest to Aubrey?

5. What forces are garrisoning at Grimsholm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maturin pass the time at the ball?

2. Why is Aubrey particularly unhappy ashore?

3. What happens in the encounter between Aubrey and several businessmen who call upon him?

4. Describe Jack Aubrey.

5. What is the first thing Aubrey does upon arriving back in England?

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

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

8. What depresses Aubrey amidst all the celebrations?

9. What is the situation with Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers at the opening of THE SURGEON'S MATE?

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

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