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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Aubrey first goes ashore on Minorca, who approaches him and wants to talk about Maturin?
(a) Maturin's brother.
(b) Governor of the island.
(c) An island native.
(d) Joan Maragall.

4. Where does Sophie's meeting with Maturin in chapter one take place?
(a) Cafe near Sophie's home.
(b) Mapes Court.
(c) Home of Captain Jack Aubrey.
(d) Sophie's cousin's estate.

5. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?
(a) Her lover is also her cousin.
(b) Her lover is a priest.
(c) Her lover is a married man.
(d) She is still married.

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

4. In chapter one, with whom does Sophie Williams meet?

5. Who is Richard Canning?

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