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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. In what recent battle does Aubrey participate as a combatant?
(a) The battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Shannon.
(b) Aubrey has not been in a battle recently.
(c) A battle in Washington between Johnson's spies and Maturin.
(d) The battle between the USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon.

2. What does Maturin do with Villiers?
(a) Tries to talk her into marrying him.
(b) Marries her.
(c) Finds a friend who is willing to marry her.
(d) Arranges for her to stay at the Hôtel de la Mothe.

3. What does Aubrey fear?
(a) His children will be lost without their mother.
(b) He is financially ruined.
(c) He will not have the money to rebuild his home.
(d) His wife will die.

4. What does Villiers' diamond necklace feature?
(a) Diamonds stolen from South Africa.
(b) Diamonds stolen from a pirate vessel.
(c) The famous Hope diamond.
(d) The famous Blue Peter diamond.

5. Why does Aubrey travel to London?
(a) To see another lawyer.
(b) To buy his family presents.
(c) To make his official report.
(d) To file a suit against Kimper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is spreading like wildfire in the town where Shannon is docking?

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

3. What is Harry Johnson's financial situation?

4. Where is the HMS Shannon going?

5. What has Villiers recently become?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Diana Villiers.

7. Describe Stephen Maturin.

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

9. Describe Jack Aubrey.

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

(see the answer keys)

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