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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 did Surprise catch Merlin easily?
(a) She is loaded too heavy.
(b) She is damaged.
(c) She had her sails down.
(d) She was taking on water.

2. What happens to Padeen's hand?
(a) It is cut off when caught between two ropes.
(b) It is broken.
(c) It is bit by a rat.
(d) It is injured and burned.

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

4. What does Aubrey do after the encounter with Spartan and Merlin?
(a) Go to get Spartan's prizes.
(b) Goes to Africa.
(c) Continues to South America.
(d) Returns to England.

5. What type of people make up much of the residents in Shelmerston?
(a) Fishermen.
(b) Smugglers and near pirates.
(c) Navy sailors.
(d) Ship builders.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?

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

3. Why did West receive a court martial?

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

5. How does Aubrey know the captain of the Tartarus?

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