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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 causes Aubrey some discomfort?
(a) A letter from his wife written before she takes ill.
(b) Villiers is flirtatious.
(c) Maturin may stay at this port for a few months.
(d) Smith is agressively pursuing him.

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

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

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

5. What does Amanda Smith ask of Aubrey?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Money.
(d) A letter saying he never touched her.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is everyone waiting anxiously?

2. What is Maturin doing on shore?

3. Where is the HMS Shannon going?

4. What does the mail that arrives confirm?

5. What goes on for weeks?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the British intelligence want Maturin to do and why do they no longer need him for the assignment?

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

3. What depresses Aubrey amidst all the celebrations?

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

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

6. What do Maturin and Villiers think about Aubrey's behavior with Smith?

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

8. Describe Stephen Maturin.

9. What battle did Aubrey recently participate in and what was the outcome?

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

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