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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hornblower becomes excited when getting glimpses of what alongside the ship?
(a) Another British ship.
(b) A shark.
(c) Flying fish.
(d) Dolphins.

2. What town is farther up the Bay from the battery?
(a) Havana.
(b) Savana.
(c) Samaná.
(d) None of the answers are correct.

3. When does the Corporal of the Guard relieve the sentry outside the Captain's door?
(a) Six bells.
(b) Four bells.
(c) None of the answers are correct.
(d) Two bells.

4. Half the ________ trade comes up through the Bay.
(a) West Indies.
(b) Carribbean.
(c) French.
(d) World.

5. What does Hornblower suggest that the landing party take with them to scale walls of the fort, if need be?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Ladders.
(c) Crossbows with lines attached.
(d) Boat grapnels with lines attached.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bush describes Hornblower's gait as being _______ from his overflowing energy.

2. Who becomes the new Captain of the Renown?

3. Who makes a written statement about the Captain's fall?

4. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?

5. Each cannon shot weighs _______________.

(see the answer key)

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