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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In regards to Hornblower's illness, Bush says _______________.
(a) "Bad luck."
(b) "Tough luck."
(c) Nothing.
(d) "Hard luck."

2. Hornblower suffers from ________________.
(a) Paranoid schizophrenia .
(b) Seasickness.
(c) Migraine headaches.
(d) A stomach ulcer.

3. Complete Hornblower's quote: "With the fort in our hands, we can deal with the __________ up the bay."
(a) Spanish.
(b) Rebellious slaves.
(c) French.
(d) Privateers.

4. While Bush is organizing the men to lift the cannon up the hill, he notes to himself that marines are _________________.
(a) Useful in their own ways.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) Dumb animals, liable to tire.
(d) A necessary evil.

5. How is the ship's original course altered once the new orders are given?
(a) Two points, steering northwest.
(b) Two points, steering southwest.
(c) Two points, steering northeast.
(d) Two points, steering southeast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who can be excused from church services according to the tolerant Admiralty?

2. Why does the Captain order Wellard below decks for a second time?

3. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?

4. Which shipman takes an axe to the fort's wooden door?

5. With whom does Bush spend three weeks between employments?

(see the answer key)

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