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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says of Wellard, "He knows nothing, sir. He doesn't know the bobstay from the spanker-boom."?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Mr. Booth.
(c) Bush.
(d) Buckland.

2. What role does Whiting have?
(a) Captain of the Marines.
(b) Midshipman.
(c) Marine.
(d) Surgeon.

3. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.
(a) Quarrel.
(b) Justice.
(c) Death.
(d) Mutiny.

4. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?
(a) Out of place.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Confused.
(d) Dissatisfied and worried.

5. Which items are locked in the Captain's desk?
(a) Journals.
(b) Bottles of rum.
(c) Letters.
(d) Secret orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.

2. What rank is Bush on the ship?

3. ________ was officer of the watch during the Captain's fall.

4. With what is the Captain restrained?

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

(see the answer key)

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