Beat to Quarters Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about Beat to Quarters. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - The Prosperous Voyage

1. How many guns does the H.M.S. Lydia have on board?
a) 60
b) 36
c) 50
d) 26

2. The novel takes place during what war?
a) the War of 1812
b) the Seven Years' War
c) Napoleonic War between France and England
d) the French Revolution

3. What does Captain Hornblower do at the same time every morning?
a) He drills his crew.
b) He takes to the quarter deck and paces for an hour.
c) He commands Lydia to beat to quarters.
d) He climbs the foremast.

4. How fast does Lydia travel in light airs? (read more)