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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?
(a) Unkempt and seedy.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Unshaven.
(d) Having a big nose.

2. To what does the 19th Article pertain?
(a) The consequences of spying.
(b) Consequences of starting fights onboard.
(c) Treatment of prisoners.
(d) The consequences of mutiny.

3. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?
(a) Buckland.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) The Captain.
(d) Bush.

4. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?
(a) King George II.
(b) The Cabinet.
(c) Captain Sawyer.
(d) Lords of the Admiralty.

5. Captain Sawyer's attitude when he looks around the quarterdeck for the first time revolves around ______________.
(a) Confusion.
(b) Anger.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Suspicion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?

2. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?

3. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.

4. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.

5. What is the name of the ship that Lt. William Bush boards at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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