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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the results of Diana's illicit affair?
(a) Her forced wedding.
(b) Her move to India to avoid the scandal.
(c) Her move to South Africa.
(d) Diana's separation from her lover.

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

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

4. Sophie talks to Maturin in chapter one about the temporary assignment of whom?
(a) High Lord's temporary position.
(b) Sir Joseph Blain's appointment.
(c) Aubrey on H.M.S. Lively.
(d) Maturin's upcoming field work.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the way to the reunion with H.M.S. Lively's regular captain, Aubrey is supposed to rendezvous with whom?

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

4. Who is Richard Canning?

5. Captain Jack Aubrey leaves the blockade when ordered to go where?

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