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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Bush fights off revolting Spanish prisoners, he is wounded _____ times and requires _____ stitches to secure the wounds.
(a) 11; 35.
(b) 11; 53.
(c) 9; 35.
(d) 9; 53.

2. _______ had been Captain Sawyer's toady and informer.
(a) Booth.
(b) Coleman.
(c) Hobbs.
(d) Clive.

3. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.
(a) As far south as this before.
(b) This close to the West Indies before.
(c) This far away from England before.
(d) As far north as this before.

4. Half the ________ trade comes up through the Bay.
(a) West Indies.
(b) French.
(c) World.
(d) Carribbean.

5. At each corner of the fort there is a small ________.
(a) Battery.
(b) Tower.
(c) Bastion.
(d) Flag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Both Bush and Hornblower have _______ for breakfast after they have successfully taken the fort.

2. Which items are locked in the Captain's desk?

3. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?

4. The morning after his fall, why is the Captain restrained?

5. In what could hot shot be heated?

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