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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 10, how many of the privateers' schooners are destroyed?
(a) One.
(b) All.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

2. In what could hot shot be heated?
(a) Battery on land.
(b) Kiln on a ship.
(c) Battery on a ship.
(d) Kiln on land.

3. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?
(a) Hornblower let the shot get too hot in the furnace.
(b) Hornblower yelled at his men.
(c) Hornblower hadn't eaten breakfast and was hungry.
(d) Hornblower's men failed at hitting the first schooner.

4. Upon their arrival at Kingston, Buckland has an interview with _______.
(a) Admiral Lambert.
(b) Captain Cogshill.
(c) Admiral Parry.
(d) King George II.

5. In his opinion, it is not proper for Bush to feel what for Hornblower, a junior officer?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Pity.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) Any admiration or even respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Bush and Hornblower have to share?

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

3. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.

4. _______ is killed by Spanish prisoners during their violent revolt on the Renown.

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

(see the answer key)

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