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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?
(a) He leaves private marks on shore.
(b) He gives native boy a written message.
(c) He abandons communication.
(d) He leaves a series of rock piles on the beach.

2. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) Her lover is a priest.
(b) She is still married.
(c) Her lover is a married man.
(d) Her lover is also her cousin.

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

4. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Under cover of the night.
(c) Waits until noon.
(d) At first morning light.

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

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

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

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

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

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