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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?
(a) They eat rats from the hold.
(b) Some resort to cannibalism.
(c) They chew on leather strapping.
(d) They eat beetles and other insects.

2. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Pressed Asian sailors laughter at every French attacker.
(b) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.
(c) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.
(d) French gunboats sink.

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

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

5. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?
(a) They greatly respect Aubrey.
(b) They openly rebel against Aubrey's command.
(c) They are satisfied with the permanent change.
(d) They resent Aubrey's taking over.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

2. Who is Richard Canning?

3. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?

4. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?

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

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