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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 news does Smith spread far and wide?
(a) News of hers and Aubrey's relationship.
(b) News about who Villiers really is.
(c) News of the fact that Aubrey was accused of syping in the United States.
(d) News that Aubrey's wife has died and Smith hopes to be his next wife.

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

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

4. Who does Aubrey find?
(a) His mother-in-law.
(b) His business manager.
(c) His lawyer.
(d) Sophie and his children.

5. How does Aubrey find his home?
(a) Completely deserted.
(b) Not burned as an earlier report said.
(c) Nearly vacant.
(d) Bustling in anticipation of his return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What goes on for weeks?

2. Who is Kimber?

3. From where have Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers just escaped?

4. Who is Amanda Smith?

5. What does Aubrey fear?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Aubrey particularly unhappy ashore?

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

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

5. What is one of Villier's prized possessions and how does she come by it?

6. How does Smith behave during this waiting period and what is Aubrey's response?

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

8. What is Villiers' reception like at the ball?

9. Describe Amanda Smith.

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

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