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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?
(a) Jack Aubrey.
(b) Dr. Stephen Maturin.
(c) Her cousin Diana.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

2. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?

3. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?

4. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?

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

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