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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. Who calls upon Aubrey shortly after he arrives home?
(a) Aubrey's lawyer.
(b) Representatives of Kimber.
(c) Aubrey's mother.
(d) Kimber.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Maturin intend to do in Paris?
(a) Lecture at a scientific academy.
(b) Deliver diplomatic papers to the embassy.
(c) Learn what he can of his nephew's disappearance.
(d) Spy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maturin obtain for Villiers?

2. About what does Aubrey muse during his and Sophie's reunion?

3. How does Aubrey respond to Smith's letters?

4. What goes on for weeks?

5. What happens to one of the American schooners that delays their pursuit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Aubrey particularly unhappy ashore?

2. Describe Diana Villiers.

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

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

5. Where do Maturin and Villiers travel and what do they do?

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

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

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

9. Describe Jack Aubrey.

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

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