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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How might Aubrey's situation be corrected?
(a) By the two men in question #42 return to England.
(b) There is no problem with his situation.
(c) When new evidence comes up.
(d) By leaving retirement.

2. What does cutting out mean as Aubrey uses the term?
(a) Sneaking into a harbor and stealing a ship.
(b) Cutting out too much work on deck.
(c) Dividing up the prizes equally.
(d) Culling the non-productive men from the crew.

3. What does Aubrey hope his new situation will bring him?
(a) The Queen's favor.
(b) Reinstatement.
(c) An admiralty.
(d) Command of a fleet of merchant marines.

4. What does Aubrey do about the incident in question #94?
(a) Has the men who did it whipped.
(b) Fine the men who did it.
(c) Fire the men who did it.
(d) Tells them to remove it.

5. Who is captaining Tartarus?
(a) William Babbington.
(b) John Sutton.
(c) Regis Nounce.
(d) Charles Worthington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Surprise do first to prepare for taking Diane?

2. Why did Surprise catch Merlin easily?

3. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?

4. Why might Aubrey's decision be viewed as wrong by many people?

5. What do Maturin and Martin do at an apothecary?

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