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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Buckland's _______ is apparent to the ship's crew.
(a) Indecision.
(b) Incoherence.
(c) Intent.
(d) Insensibility.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, the Renown is plunging across the ________________.
(a) Atlantic.
(b) Adriatic.
(c) Pacific.
(d) Mediterranean.

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

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

5. How many years of experience does Bush have?
(a) 5.
(b) Less than 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the quote: "A ship of war manned for active service was _______."

2. Wellard is punished by being beaten with ______________.

3. Who says of Wellard, "He knows nothing, sir. He doesn't know the bobstay from the spanker-boom."?

4. The 22nd Article concerns _______________.

5. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?

(see the answer key)

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