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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Stockade near Paris.
(b) On a French ship.
(c) Port Mahon.
(d) In London.

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

3. What is the probable fate of many prisoners freed along with Maturin?
(a) They swim to a nearby island.
(b) They are recaptured and put to death.
(c) They join the crew of H.M.S. Lively.
(d) They die of torture injuries.

4. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?
(a) They abandon plans to take the prison.
(b) They rescue prisoners but French guards escape.
(c) They successfully take the prison.
(d) They are stalled by weather delay.

5. When supplies run low on H.M.S. Lively, what do some of the crew resort to eating?
(a) They eat beetles and other insects.
(b) They eat rats from the hold.
(c) They chew on leather strapping.
(d) Some resort to cannibalism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?

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

4. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?

5. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?

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