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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why do Aubrey's plans to capture Spartan go awry?
(a) Azul shows up at the same time.
(b) A storm hits.
(c) Spartan leaves the area.
(d) Two French battleships show up.

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

5. How does Aubrey feel about the crew's ability to work together?
(a) Pessimistic.
(b) Impressed.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aubrey's response to being told a pardon would be seriously considered?

2. In what capacity does Maturin generally sail?

3. What does Padeen continue to do?

4. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?

5. What happens to Padeen's hand?

(see the answer key)

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