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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. How does Maturin respond to attempts by Frenchman to use him as a courier?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Intriqued.
(d) Fearful.

2. What is the Diligence?
(a) The ship on which Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers sail to Enland.
(b) A fishing vessel of English registry.
(c) A US vessel that is captured by the Shannon.
(d) A merchant vessel of Canadian registry.

3. What forces are garrisoning at Grimsholm?
(a) Prussian.
(b) Catalan.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

4. About what do men comment concerning Villiers?
(a) Her sad countenance.
(b) Her reluctance to engage in social conversation.
(c) Her exceptional beauty.
(d) Her tendency to flitter about.

5. 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 harrassed by some of the sailors.
(d) She is severely seasick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is pursuing Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers?

2. What is notable about Harry Johnson?

3. In what recent battle does Aubrey participate as a combatant?

4. What has Aubrey become?

5. What ship are Aubrey, Maturin and Villiers aboard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who pursues the Diligence and what is the outcome?

2. How are the HMS Shannon's crew and passengers greeted in Halifax?

3. Why is Aubrey particularly unhappy ashore?

4. Describe Sophie Aubrey.

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

6. What depresses Aubrey amidst all the celebrations?

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

8. What is Aubrey's homecoming like?

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

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

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