The Letter of Marque Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. In what year does THE LETTER OF MARQUE take place?

1813.

2. What war is going on when THE LETTER OF MARQUE takes place?

Napoleonic Wars.

3. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?

Conviction of financial impropriety.

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

He is penniless.

5. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?

Depressed.

6. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?

It has been sold out of the navy.

7. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?

Ship's surgeon.

8. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?

Close friends.

9. For what type of work is Maturin known as an amateur?

Naturalist.

10. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?

Intelligence officer.

11. What has Maturin obtained that will enable...
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