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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Aubrey first go ashore at Minorca?
(a) Under cover of the night.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) At first morning light.
(d) Waits until noon.

2. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) Her lover is also her cousin.
(b) Her lover is a married man.
(c) Her lover is a priest.
(d) She is still married.

3. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.
(b) Pressed Asian sailors laughter at every French attacker.
(c) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.
(d) French gunboats sink.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?

2. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?

3. What is Canning's religious background?

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

5. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?

(see the answer key)

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