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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.
(a) Legs.
(b) Chest.
(c) Head.
(d) Back.

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

3. How does one of the lieutenants die during the fort's attack on the Renown?
(a) He fell overboard.
(b) A shot cut him in two.
(c) He was stabbed.
(d) He was shot through the heart.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which shipman takes an axe to the fort's wooden door?

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

3. Who is the officer on watch during the Captain's reading?

4. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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