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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) Current French codebook.
(b) An English prisoner.
(c) Cache of weapons.
(d) Intercepted English messages.

3. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) Ruling put off until a later meeting.
(b) Ships must be returned to Spain.
(c) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.
(d) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.

4. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(b) He decides to call off his mission.
(c) He leaves for South Africa.
(d) He determines to complete his mission,

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Canning's religious background?

2. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

3. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?

4. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

5. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

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