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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While traveling under the new orders, where does Aubrey engage in a skirmish with the French?
(a) At Gibraltar.
(b) Harbor south of London.
(c) At a fortress near Cape Gooseberry.
(d) The coast of Egypt.

2. Why is the First Lord of the Lords Commissioners not happy about allowing captured Spanish vessels to be considered prizes?
(a) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.
(b) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(c) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.
(d) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.

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

4. What is the ruling of the First Lord about the seized Spanish ships?
(a) Ships must be returned to Spain.
(b) Ruling put off until a later meeting.
(c) The First Lord asks Spain for ransom.
(d) Captured vessels escheat to the crown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What close friend do Sophie and Dr. Stephen Maturin have in common?

2. What do the officers and crew of H.M.S. Lively think of their temporary captain, Aubrey?

3. Is there any lingering worry tied to the escape at Port Mahon?

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

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

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