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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?
(a) A secret romantic interest.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Sophie's sister.
(d) Diana Villiers.

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

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

4. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?
(a) Intercepted English messages.
(b) Cache of weapons.
(c) Current French codebook.
(d) An English prisoner.

5. Maturin pays to stay informed of the whereabouts of whom?
(a) Diana Villiers.
(b) The new First Lord.
(c) Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Sir Joseph Blain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?

3. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?

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

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

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