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The Letter of Marque Quiz

Patrick O'Brian
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The Letter of Marque Quiz

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1)

Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

She had her sails down.
She was taking on water.
She is loaded too heavy.
She is damaged.
2)

How does Diana greet him as he is walking towards her place? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Happily.
Indifferently.
With anger.
Sadly.
3)

Where does Surprise go after finishing with Spartan? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

England.
Spain.
America.
France.
4)

Why do Aubrey's plans to capture Spartan go awry? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Spartan leaves the area.
Two French battleships show up.
Azul shows up at the same time.
A storm hits.
5)

With whom did Diana leave England? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Neville Cornwell.
Thruston Ragton.
George Badderbash.
Gedymin Jagiello.
6)

Why does Aubrey care what the men did to Surprise? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

It wasn't safe.
It was ugly.
She must maintain proper appearance.
It was in the way.
7)

Why does Maturin walk to Diana's tenement upon leaving the apothecary? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

To see where she lives.
To see his friend Jagiello.
To leave the diamond on her door step.
To go talk to her.
8)

What does Maturin explain to Diana about his rumored affairs? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

They are true.
There weren't as many as is said.
They are false.
He has had only one.
9)

Where does Aubrey get information about Sethianism? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Tom Pullings.
Martin.
Maturin.
Sophie.
10)

What do Maturin and Martin do at an apothecary? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Replenish the ship's medicine chest.
Get opium for Maturin.
Try to sell their left over medical supplies.
Report on new herbs they'd found.
11)

Where do Surprise and her prizes go after leaving St. Martin's? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

France.
Spain.
England.
Ireland.
12)

How is Maturin's laudanum being weakened? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

With wine.
With brandy.
With water.
With whiskey.
13)

Why does Maturin want news about Diana? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

She is his sister.
She is his wife.
She is Sir Joseph's wife.
She is a well known actress.
14)

To what country does Maturin arrange transport for himself? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

America.
Sweden.
Russia.
Spain.
15)

What happens to the Azul? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Aubrey captures her.
Spartan takes her to France.
Her crew abandons her and runs her on the shoal.
She gets away.
16)

What other two ships does Aubrey grab that night besides Diane and the gunboats? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Two merchant ships.
Two sloops.
Two battleships.
Two cutters.
17)

What type of entertainment does Maturin attend in Chapter 8? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

An opera.
A play.
A concert.
A puppet show.
18)

What does Maturin insist is possible with tragic literature? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

A lucky protagonist.
A happy end.
Some comedy.
No romance involved.
19)

To where is Surprise going on her last shakedown cruise? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Spain.
The Baltic.
Africa.
Australia.
20)

What does Diana tell Maturin is her relationship with Jagiello? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

One for protection.
She keeps his books for him.
They're having an affair.
He is actually her brother.
21)

What does Aubrey do about the incident in question #94? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Fire the men who did it.
Fine the men who did it.
Has the men who did it whipped.
Tells them to remove it.
22)

How are the gunboats moored in the harbor? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Held between piers.
With anchors.
With ropes.
With chains.
23)

What does Aubrey say every man must do for his next objective? (from Chapters 4 and 5)

Know the general plan.
Be in great physical shape.
Execute his duty flawlessly.
Be willing to die.
24)

What does Aubrey do with the five captured ships? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Burn them.
Sink them.
Pillage them.
Sails them out of the harbor.
25)

What type of cargo is the Azul carrying? (from Chapters 2 and 3)

Coffee from South America.
A hold full of swords.
Chests of gold.
A treasure of quicksilver.
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