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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shipmen are on board the Renown?
(a) 440.
(b) 704.
(c) 740.
(d) 770.

2. At the end of Chapter 6, what is still "a living force in the ship"?
(a) Fear of the Captain.
(b) Fear of starvation.
(c) Fear of mutiny.
(d) Fear of Yellow Fever.

3. ________ was officer of the watch during the Captain's fall.
(a) Smith.
(b) Roberts.
(c) Bush.
(d) Hornblower.

4. What is "watch and watch" that the Captain orders Hornblower to be on until further notice?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) Two hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(c) Four hours on duty and four hours off day and night.
(d) Six hours on duty and two hours off day and night.

5. In his opinion, it is not proper for Bush to feel what for Hornblower, a junior officer?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Any admiration or even respect.
(c) Pity.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are all midshipmen trained NOT to do?

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

3. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?

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

5. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?

(see the answer key)

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