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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which shipman dies during the fort's attack on the ship?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Smith.
(c) Buckland.
(d) Roberts.

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

3. After the landing on the shores of Samana Bay, Bush is _______________.
(a) Tense and excited.
(b) Scared and tense.
(c) Nervous and scared.
(d) Excited and nervous.

4. Which seaman is reported to Bush as being drunk?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Hobbs.
(c) Black.
(d) Abbott.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one of the lieutenants die during the fort's attack on the Renown?

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

3. Why does Bush halt for 15 minutes?

4. Finish this quote from the text: "And sea and surf and beach seemed to be _______."

5. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?

(see the answer key)

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