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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the new men on board the Surprise have to have in order to stay as crew?
(a) Maturin's approval.
(b) A recommendation from someone Aubrey knows.
(c) High score on the test.
(d) Their own tools.

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

3. In what year does THE LETTER OF MARQUE take place?
(a) 1810.
(b) 1813.
(c) 1805.
(d) 1807.

4. What kind of relationship do Maturin and Aubrey have?
(a) Rivals.
(b) Acquaintances.
(c) Professional bonding.
(d) Close friends.

5. What is a major thing that was talked about at the dinner?
(a) Why Spain threw in with France.
(b) What a great ship Surprise was.
(c) Hot-air balloons.
(d) The French and the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Aubrey have a reputation which makes men want to work for him?

2. Why is the ship Surprise available for purchase?

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

4. Why does Aubrey think work is done better by privately-funded operations than the government?

5. What musical instrument does Aubrey play?

(see the answer key)

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