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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does he think about the taste of the laudanum he bought at the apothecary?
(a) Thinks it has a curious taste.
(b) That it is more bitter than his.
(c) He has no thoughts on the taste.
(d) That it must have mint added.

3. How does Babbbington feel about Aubrey's plan?
(a) It takes some exception to it.
(b) It thinks it's too simple.
(c) He agrees with it completely.
(d) He thinks it will fail.

4. What happens to Diane after the event in question #124?
(a) Her prow gets entangled between two gunboats.
(b) The fire on board is extinguished.
(c) She is towed away from the land by Surprise.
(d) The reef stops her from sinking.

5. What do the men do in the bay?
(a) Sunbath and swim.
(b) Go ashore and cut wood.
(c) Practice and exercise.
(d) Reconfigure the rigging.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the ship from question #38 close with Surprise?

2. What did Aubrey say about the laudanum Maturin gave him?

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

4. How are the gunboats moored in the harbor?

5. Where has Aubrey's father lived since Aubrey's troubles?

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