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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?
(a) Captain's stewart.
(b) Rigger.
(c) First mate.
(d) Coxswain.

2. Why is Aubrey no longer in the Royal Navy?
(a) He was mustered out on a medical discharge.
(b) He is retired.
(c) He received a hardship discharge.
(d) Conviction of financial impropriety.

3. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?
(a) A large crew.
(b) A Letter of Marque.
(c) Orders from the Queen for a covert mission.
(d) A commission in the Royal Navy.

4. What war is going on when THE LETTER OF MARQUE takes place?
(a) The One Hundred Years War.
(b) American Revolutionary War.
(c) Napoleonic Wars.
(d) The War of the Roses.

5. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?
(a) He has no opinion on private versus government work.
(b) It is done more efficiently.
(c) It is better quality.
(d) It takes longer but is done right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Maturin gets to the ship?

2. Why is Aubrey reticent at the gathering?

3. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?

4. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?

5. Why does Maturin walk to town?

(see the answer key)

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