The Fortune of War | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1 and 2

1. What port has the HMS Leopard reached in Chapter 1?

Pulo Batang.

2. What is mainly responsible for the Leopard arriving at the port safely?

The superb seamanship of Captain Aubrey.

3. Why does the Leopard make quite a stir when entering the port?

She was thought to be long lost at sea.

4. Who does Aubrey call upon when he goes ashore?

The Admiral.

5. Who expresses admiration for Aubrey's exploits and tenacity?

The Admiral.

6. What is going to happen to the Leopard?

It is being converted to a transport.

7. Upon what vessel is Aubrey traveling to England?

The La Flèche.

8. What vessel will Aubrey be captaining once he arrives in England?

The Acasta.

9. What does Aubrey strenuously argue to retain?

His lieutenants and midshipmen.

10. What is going to happen to the Leopard's crew?

They will be...
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