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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bush describes Hornblower's gait as being _______ from his overflowing energy.
(a) Unsteady.
(b) Bumbling.
(c) Furious.
(d) Awkward.

2. What does Bush not tolerate?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Seasick shipmen.
(d) Liars.

3. Why does Bush halt for 15 minutes?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) There was cattle up ahead.
(c) They needed to take a rest.
(d) He was annoyed with them.

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

5. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?
(a) The men would drink rum all afternoon.
(b) The men would tie ropes all Sunday.
(c) The men would spend the rest of the day in idleness.
(d) The men would be punished for being idle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Captain orders _______ and _______ to report properly dressed when every watch is called.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, the Renown is plunging across the ________________.

3. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.

4. How many prisoners does Hornblower take at the main gate on the other side of the fort from Bush?

5. Who can be excused from church services according to the tolerant Admiralty?

(see the answer key)

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