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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) A friend to Mrs. Williams.
(b) Diana Villiers' love interest.
(c) A minister Sophie knows.
(d) New High Lord.

2. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?
(a) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.
(b) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.
(c) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(d) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.

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

4. 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 case is already settled.
(c) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(d) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

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

3. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?

4. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

5. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?

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