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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maturin want news about Diana?
(a) She is Sir Joseph's wife.
(b) She is his wife.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She is a well known actress.

2. In what year does THE LETTER OF MARQUE take place?
(a) 1810.
(b) 1807.
(c) 1813.
(d) 1805.

3. Why do Aubrey's plans to capture Spartan go awry?
(a) A storm hits.
(b) Two French battleships show up.
(c) Azul shows up at the same time.
(d) Spartan leaves the area.

4. What happens to the Azul?
(a) She gets away.
(b) Aubrey captures her.
(c) Her crew abandons her and runs her on the shoal.
(d) Spartan takes her to France.

5. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?
(a) Filled with cargo.
(b) Refitting.
(c) Sunk.
(d) Painted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey anchor Surprise in a deserted bay?

2. What do Maturin and Aubrey discuss when Maturin comes to Aubrey's house?

3. What is the name of the passenger the Tartarus carries who is a friend of Aubrey's and Maturin's?

4. Where does Sir Joseph say Diana has gone?

5. What does Aubrey tell the men after talking to Maturin about Sethianism?

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