2. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) In Aubrey's ship quarters.
(b) At a deserted crossroads.
(c) At Maturin's estate.
(d) At Sophie's home.

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

4. How does Maturin aid in Aubrey's rescue attempt at Port Mahon?
(a) He supplies disguises.
(b) He joins in the battle.
(c) He entices the French commander back to prison.
(d) He kills an escaping French officer.

5. In chapter one, under what circumstances do Sir Joseph Blain, Admiral Harte, and various other political and military figures meet?
(a) Quarters of Harte on H.M.S. Lively.
(b) Ball thrown for the young hero Captain Jack Aubrey.
(c) Meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
(d) Funeral of the King of England.

6. How does Maturin get to the gunboat after the escape from the Port Mahon prison?
(a) He walks the long way around the island.
(b) He swims across the harbor.
(c) He is strapped to a board and carried.
(d) He ride a horse left by Maragall.

7. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?
(a) He leaves for South Africa.
(b) He decides to call off his mission.
(c) He does not believe Sir Joseph.
(d) He determines to complete his mission,

8. How long does the rescue of Maturin take?
(a) They get away after a week.
(b) It takes three days for them to safely get away.
(c) The rescue becomes a two day ordeal.
(d) The entire rescue is accomplished in one night.

9. Where does H.M.S. Lively help run a frigate-picket blockade in chapter two?
(a) Off the coast of Toulon.
(b) French colonies in the New World.
(c) French port of Le Havre.
(d) Near the coast of India.

10. How does H.M.S. Lively get messages and mail while on blockade duty?
(a) Messenger cutter comes along side.
(b) The ship waits for a replacement vessel.
(c) There's no way to get mail.
(d) The ship goes into port.

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

12. How does Aubrey know he can trust the man he meets at Minorca?
(a) They exchange secret signals.
(b) Man is obviously a relative of Maturin.
(c) Man has official papers of introduction.
(d) Man is of high rank and status.

13. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) A minister Sophie knows.
(b) Diana Villiers' love interest.
(c) A friend to Mrs. Williams.
(d) New High Lord.

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

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