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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. What is the ship, Merlin, they encounter in Chapter 3?
(a) An American privateer.
(b) A Spanish merchant ship.
(c) A French privateer.
(d) A British frigate.

2. How does Aubrey feel about his new situation?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Excited.
(c) Happy.
(d) Depressed.

3. What will Aubrey require from Babbington?
(a) Extra men in boats in case towing is necessary.
(b) A group of Marines to board Diane.
(c) Keeping any other French boats from the harbor.
(d) Artillery fire on the garrison.

4. How does the public feel about Aubrey?
(a) They fear him.
(b) They hate him.
(c) They're indifferent to him.
(d) They adore him.

5. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?
(a) Being lucky.
(b) Always being right.
(c) Always being fair.
(d) Paying high wages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is captaining Tartarus?

2. What does Aubrey hope his new situation will bring him?

3. In what position will Tom Pullings work on Surprise?

4. How have the prizes taken on the shakedown tour helped Aubrey?

5. What color is Surprise painted in order to capture Spartan?

(see the answer key)

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