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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the First Lord's mention of Stephen Maturin shock and dismay Sir Joseph Blain?
(a) Sir Joseph is jealous of Maturin's fame.
(b) Maturin's identity as intelligence agent is leaked.
(c) It's inappropriate to mention criminal activity.
(d) Maturin's case is already settled.

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) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.
(d) Prime minister is sympathizing with the Spanish.

3. To what kind of lecture does Maturin go to in Chapter one?
(a) A lecture on human anatomy.
(b) A lecture on insects.
(c) Bird watching lecture.
(d) Political lecture.

4. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(b) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(c) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(d) Maturin is tortured and killed.

5. After the prison rescue, how long do Aubrey and his men wait before leaving Port Mahon?
(a) They wait for three days.
(b) They are delayed for weeks.
(c) They sail as soon as assembled.
(d) They leave the afternoon after the prisoners are freed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?

2. Is the onslaught of the Port Mahon prison carried out by Aubrey's men a success?

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

4. What does Maragall arrange to ease Aubrey's arrival at Port Mahon?

5. At the beginning of the book, with whom is Dr. Stephen Maturin recently involved romantically?

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