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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) Sophie's sister.
(c) A secret romantic interest.
(d) Sophie.

2. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) A minister Sophie knows.
(b) Diana Villiers' love interest.
(c) A friend to Mrs. Williams.
(d) New High Lord.

3. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) Political lecture.
(b) A lecture on insects.
(c) A lecture on human anatomy.
(d) Bird watching lecture.

4. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Blockading the French.
(b) Leading an attack on the Spanish.
(c) Escorting the captured Spanish vessels.
(d) Going to India.

5. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Her forced wedding.
(b) Diana's separation from her lover.
(c) Her move to South Africa.
(d) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?

2. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?

3. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?

4. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

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