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

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

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

4. 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) Aubrey benefits from the prizes.
(c) First Lord fears a Spanish retaliation.
(d) Fortune goes to Sir Joseph Blain.

5. What gruesome occurrence follows the French attempt to retaliate on gunboats against Aubrey and H.M.S. Lively?
(a) Pressed Asian sailors laughter at every French attacker.
(b) French gunboats sink.
(c) English crewI ignores white flag and continues to attack.
(d) Aubrey's crew tortures French captives.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Richard Canning?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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