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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Reade do that slows down Surprise?
(a) Puts his foot through the main sail.
(b) Accidentally drops the anchor.
(c) Falls overboard.
(d) Cuts the main spar.

2. What color have the seas turned by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Intense aqua color.
(b) Deep, reddish color.
(c) Almost black.
(d) Gray and white.

3. What does Aubrey note after examining Franklin's papers?
(a) It is a privateer.
(b) It has been stolen.
(c) It is a passenger ship.
(d) Legally it is a pirate ship.

4. What has risen from the sea in the region where Surprise is sailing?
(a) A small coral reef.
(b) An iceberg.
(c) A large, battle ship.
(d) A new island.

5. What does Aubrey do about Franklin?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Lets her get away.
(c) Sets up a rescue operation.
(d) Closes in on her and compels her surrender.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?

2. Where is Surprise chasing Franklin?

3. What seems to happen to the water below the ship?

4. What do the Franklin and Surprise exchange when close enough?

5. What does Surprise find out is the source of what was thought to be mortar fire?

(see the answer key)

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