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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Inexperienced.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Angry.

2. Who makes a written statement about the Captain's fall?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Corporal Greenwood.

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

4. It had been years since Bush had seen ________, but he paid no attention to them.
(a) Horseflies.
(b) Fireflies.
(c) Bumble-bees.
(d) Butterflies.

5. In regards to Hornblower's illness, Bush says _______________.
(a) "Hard luck."
(b) "Tough luck."
(c) Nothing.
(d) "Bad luck."

Short Answer Questions

1. In his opinion, it is not proper for Bush to feel what for Hornblower, a junior officer?

2. Which country's colors are flying at Samaná Bay's fort?

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

4. Why does Bush halt for 15 minutes?

5. At dinner, which officer keeps his mouth shut?

(see the answer key)

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