1. When was the German-owned Magellan Star captured by pirates?

2. How did U.S. Marines aboard the USS Dubuque respond to distress calls from the Magellan?

3. a) How many people were killed in the Marine rescue operation?
b) How many pirates were taken into custody?

4. For what reason do you think the spokesman for the Fifth Fleet declined to give details about the Marines' raid on the Magellan Star?

5. How many countries are taking part with the U.S. in the mission to protect merchant vessels from pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia and into the Gulf of Aden?

6. How many ships have been hijacked by pirates since January 2010?