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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.
(a) "Someone must have pushed him."
(b) "I think he tripped on the ladder."
(c) "I think he must have overbalanced."
(d) I do not know, sir."

2. _______ had been Captain Sawyer's toady and informer.
(a) Clive.
(b) Coleman.
(c) Booth.
(d) Hobbs.

3. Wellard is punished by being beaten with ______________.
(a) Mr. Booth's silver-mounted cane.
(b) Mr. Booth's whip.
(c) Captain Sawyer's silver-mounted cane.
(d) Captain Sawyer's leather strap.

4. What does Hornblower do on the quarterdeck?
(a) Aids in the swabbing of the deck.
(b) Entertains the men.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) Has a shower-bath.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.

2. Hornblower becomes excited when getting glimpses of what alongside the ship?

3. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?

4. The morning after the Captain's fall, the surgeon says that the Captain is _______________.

5. With whom does Bush spend three weeks between employments?

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