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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction does Aubrey go in his first cruise of Surprise?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) North.

2. Why are the two men from question # 42 not in England?
(a) The Queen sent them on a mission.
(b) They never lived in England.
(c) The arrest was bungled.
(d) They are doing intelligence work where they are.

3. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?
(a) Come and look at a strange bird.
(b) Act as surgeon's mate on Surprise.
(c) Send a letter to Maturin's wife.
(d) Keep his plants for him.

4. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?
(a) He has too much to drink.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He is afraid of unintended insult.
(d) He has a sore throat.

5. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?
(a) Johnson and Breck.
(b) Horne and Babcock.
(c) Pearson and Towers.
(d) Wray and Ledward.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?

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

4. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?

5. What does Aubrey do after the encounter with Spartan and Merlin?

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