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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Governor of the island.
(b) Maturin's brother.
(c) An island native.
(d) Joan Maragall.

2. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?
(a) The coast of Egypt.
(b) At Gibraltar.
(c) At a fortress near Cape Gooseberry.
(d) Harbor south of London.

3. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(b) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(c) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(d) Maturin is tortured and killed.

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

5. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) French colonies in the New World.
(b) Off the coast of Toulon.
(c) Near the coast of India.
(d) French port of Le Havre.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?

(see the answer key)

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