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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Sophia.
(b) Unknown British spy.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

2. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?
(a) Ball thrown for the young hero Captain Jack Aubrey.
(b) Funeral of the King of England.
(c) Meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
(d) Quarters of Harte on H.M.S. Lively.

3. 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.

4. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(b) High Lord's temporary position.
(c) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(d) Maturin's upcoming field work.

5. How successful is Aubrey's message of flashes when he first gets to Minorca?
(a) He gets no replay from Maturin.
(b) He misreads the response.
(c) He gets Maturin's signals back .
(d) He draws attention of the French.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

3. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

4. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?

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

(see the answer key)

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