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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.
(a) Politician.
(b) King.
(c) Whippersnapper.
(d) Sea lawyer.

2. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?
(a) King George II.
(b) Lords of the Admiralty.
(c) The Cabinet.
(d) Captain Sawyer.

3. Horatio suggests that they use a ________ from the ship to attack the far end of the bay.
(a) Twelve-pounder.
(b) Thirthy-pounder.
(c) Twenty-four-pounder.
(d) Nine-pounder.

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

5. Buckland's _______ is apparent to the ship's crew.
(a) Incoherence.
(b) Intent.
(c) Insensibility.
(d) Indecision.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Colonel Ortega try to scare the British from staying at the Spanish fort?

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

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

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

5. With what is the Captain restrained?

(see the answer key)

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