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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) Unknown British spy.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain.
(c) Maturin.
(d) Sophia.

2. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(b) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(c) Maturin's case is already settled.
(d) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.

3. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He leaves for South Africa.
(b) He decides to call off his mission.
(c) He determines to complete his mission,
(d) He does not believe Sir Joseph.

4. From whom does Aubrey receive several personal letters in Chapter two?
(a) From Admiral Harte.
(b) From Diana Villiers.
(c) From Sophia.
(d) He gets no personal mail.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

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

4. What is Canning's religious background?

5. With what kind of communication does Aubrey augment the initial method of light flashes at Minorca?

(see the answer key)

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