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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does a shot from Franklin do to Surprise?
(a) Takes out some of the railing.
(b) Fractures the forecastle mast.
(c) Breaks the cargo hatch.
(d) Brings down some cordage and spars.

4. Who good is Aubrey at predicting Franklin's movements?
(a) It is hit and miss.
(b) With seeming omniscience.
(c) He can't figure out what Franklin is doing at all.
(d) He is not trying to predict Franklin's movements.

5. What does Dutourd act like on the Surprise?
(a) As if he has never been on a boat before.
(b) Like he is captain of the Surprise.
(c) As if all his paperwork was in order.
(d) Like Aubrey's esteemed guest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What main part of Franklin do the carpenters have to replace?

2. How is the barometer reacting to conditions?

3. How did the woman aboard the ship deal with the sexual advances of the men?

4. What kind of philosophy does the owner of the Franklin espouse?

5. Why does Franklin want to lighten her load?

(see the answer key)

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