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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?
(a) Deserted area of the coast.
(b) Sheltered cove near the shipbuilding yard.
(c) Bustling port city.
(d) Small French fort.

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

3. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) They exchange secret signals.
(b) Man is of high rank and status.
(c) Man has official papers of introduction.
(d) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.

4. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?
(a) Jack Aubrey.
(b) First Lord of the Lords Commissioners.
(c) Sophie's sister Cecilia.
(d) Admiral Harte.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

2. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?

3. Who is Richard Canning?

4. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?

5. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

(see the answer key)

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