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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where are the prizes that Spartan has captured?
(a) In a harbor on the French coast.
(b) They have been sent to England.
(c) They are trailing Spartan by a day.
(d) In a distant small port.

4. What occurs when Tartarus and Surprise meet?
(a) Swapping of passengers.
(b) An argument between the captains.
(c) Trading second mates.
(d) A brief but happy reunion.

5. What type of ship is Merlin?
(a) A sloop.
(b) A frigate.
(c) A cutter.
(d) A gun ship.

6. 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.

7. How much money does Aubrey have at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is very wealthy.
(b) He has just enough for retirement.
(c) He is middle class.
(d) He is penniless.

8. Why did West receive a court martial?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Rape.
(c) Arson.
(d) Duelling.

9. What other medical problem does Padeen develop?
(a) An impacted wisdom tooth.
(b) Blood poisoning.
(c) Migraine headaches.
(d) Scabies.

10. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Flute.
(c) Bugle.
(d) Fiddle.

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

12. What is it about the crew Aubrey has that is unusual?
(a) It has a Frenchman on it.
(b) It is all one nationality.
(c) None of them are criminals.
(d) It is a picked crew.

13. How might Aubrey's situation be corrected?
(a) By leaving retirement.
(b) By the two men in question #42 return to England.
(c) There is no problem with his situation.
(d) When new evidence comes up.

14. What ship closes with Surprise after a few days out in Chapter 2?
(a) An American merchant ship.
(b) A French battleship.
(c) A Royal Navy frigate.
(d) A Spanish warship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maturin walk to town?

2. What happens to Padeen's hand?

3. In what year does THE LETTER OF MARQUE take place?

4. What will be Surprise's first cruise with Aubrey as captain?

5. What does Maturin give Aubrey as the ship in question #38 closes?

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