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

2. What kind of work does Maturin do pro bono for the British Naval Intelligence service?
(a) Biochemical warfare with plants.
(b) Intelligence officer.
(c) Spy against Spain.
(d) Operative.

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

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

5. Where are the prizes that Spartan has captured?
(a) In a harbor on the French coast.
(b) They are trailing Spartan by a day.
(c) They have been sent to England.
(d) In a distant small port.

Short Answer Questions

1. How might Aubrey's situation be corrected?

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

3. How does Martin feel about Maturin's request?

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

5. What moves into the area where Surprise is in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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