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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?
(a) A large crew.
(b) A Letter of Marque.
(c) A commission in the Royal Navy.
(d) Orders from the Queen for a covert mission.

2. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?
(a) A trip around the Matterhorn.
(b) To America.
(c) A sail to South America.
(d) A shake-down cruise.

3. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?
(a) He was mustered out on a medical discharge.
(b) Conviction of financial impropriety.
(c) He received a hardship discharge.
(d) He is retired.

4. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?
(a) Navy sailors.
(b) Ship builders.
(c) Fishermen.
(d) Smugglers and near pirates.

5. What war is going on when THE LETTER OF MARQUE takes place?
(a) Napoleonic Wars.
(b) The One Hundred Years War.
(c) American Revolutionary War.
(d) The War of the Roses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?

2. In what position will Killick work on the Surprise?

3. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?

4. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?

5. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?

(see the answer key)

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