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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. At what does Aubrey relentlessly practice the crew?
(a) Obeying orders instantly.
(b) Boarding and rowing the small boats.
(c) Firing the guns.
(d) Rigging the sails.

2. On what is the Surprise waiting to sail?
(a) Full moon.
(b) The ship's cook.
(c) The outgoing tide.
(d) Maturin.

3. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?
(a) Professional bonding.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Rivals.

4. How does Aubrey know the captain of the Tartarus?
(a) He went to officers' training school with Aubrey.
(b) His estate lies next to Aubrey's home.
(c) He served under Aubrey for many years.
(d) He is his brother-in-law.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Aubrey's plans to capture Spartan go awry?

3. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?

4. What does Maturin do for Padeen's pain?

5. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?

(see the answer key)

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