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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aubrey respond to Smith's letters?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A writes the letter affirming her virgin state.
(c) He says he will start divorce proceedings so he can marry her.
(d) He sends her money.

2. What news does Kimber write Aubrey?
(a) Kimber has exhausted Aubrey's funds with little to show for it.
(b) Aubrey's home burns to the ground but his wife and children are alive.
(c) Aubrey's wife has died.
(d) Aubrey needs to come home as his wife is dying.

3. Where does the vessel carrying Aubrey and company arrive?
(a) Portsmouth.
(b) Plymouth.
(c) Bellingham.
(d) London.

4. How does Aubrey feel about being back at sea?
(a) He feels ok but his arm is still useless so it reminds him that he may never captain again.
(b) He is glad to be away from Smith.
(c) He is not too happy being on such a tiny vessel on the open seas.
(d) He wanted to stay in Canada longer and court Smith but his orders were to return to England.

5. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?
(a) He is almost penniless having spent his fortune funding the revolutionary war.
(b) He is penniless but is hoping for an investment in a slaver vessel to turn that around.
(c) He is extremely wealthy.
(d) His financial status is not mentioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hyde have to cut Jagiello's meat?

2. How is Hyde as a sailor and officer?

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

4. What does Maturin do doing the voyage?

5. Where is the HMS Shannon going?

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