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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 tortured and killed.
(c) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(d) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.

3. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?
(a) Sir Joseph Blain.
(b) Maturin.
(c) Unknown British spy.
(d) Sophia.

4. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(c) Maturin's upcoming field work.
(d) High Lord's temporary position.

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?
(a) To India.
(b) To Minorca.
(c) To head for the Netherlands.
(d) Back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?

2. Who is Richard Canning?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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