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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Maturin obtained that will enable him to use the Surprise?
(a) Orders from the Queen for a covert mission.
(b) A Letter of Marque.
(c) A commission in the Royal Navy.
(d) A large crew.

2. How were the men timed when laying about?
(a) Hour glass.
(b) Pocket watch.
(c) A log-glass.
(d) Stop watch.

3. In what direction does Aubrey go in his first cruise of Surprise?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) North.

4. What does Maturin give Aubrey as the ship in question #38 closes?
(a) A letter from a French admiral Maturin knows.
(b) A list of trade goods loaded on board.
(c) A letter of protection.
(d) Orders to capture any Spanish vessel.

5. How does Martin feel about Maturin's request?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Ambiguous.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Indifferent.

6. What is done to Surprise in Shelmerston?
(a) Filled with cargo.
(b) Sunk.
(c) Refitting.
(d) Painted.

7. What made Aubrey feel encouraged at the gathering?
(a) Maturin was sober.
(b) He was given a letter from Lord Nelson.
(c) They served his favorite food.
(d) He was toasted.

8. In what position will Barrett Bonden work on Surprise?
(a) Second mate.
(b) Cabin boy.
(c) Coxswain.
(d) First mate.

9. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?
(a) It has been wrecked.
(b) It is too old to sail.
(c) The captain has died.
(d) It has been sold out of the navy.

10. What does Maturin ask Nathaniel to do?
(a) Keep his plants for him.
(b) Act as surgeon's mate on Surprise.
(c) Send a letter to Maturin's wife.
(d) Come and look at a strange bird.

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

12. Who are the men responsible for Aubrey's circumstances in England?
(a) Pearson and Towers.
(b) Horne and Babcock.
(c) Johnson and Breck.
(d) Wray and Ledward.

13. What color is Surprise painted in order to capture Spartan?
(a) Gold.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

14. Who suspects Maturin has an addiction?
(a) Pullings.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Padeen.
(d) Martin.

15. How do Aubrey and the crew feel about what Maturin gave him?
(a) Confused.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Discontent.
(d) Delighted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many prizes did Spartan capture?

2. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?

3. What does Maturin do for Padeen's pain?

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

5. What is it about the crew Aubrey has that is unusual?

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