View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(b) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(c) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(d) Maturin's case is already settled.

2. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Her cousin Diana.
(b) Jack Aubrey.
(c) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

3. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(b) He's a Roman Catholic priest.
(c) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(d) He's Jewish.

4. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?
(a) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(b) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.
(d) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.

5. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?
(a) The ship waits for a replacement vessel.
(b) There's no way to get mail.
(c) Messenger cutter comes along side.
(d) The ship goes into port.

Short Answer Questions

1. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

2. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

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

4. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?

5. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 378 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample