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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The number of shipmen in the crews that secure the lower deck guns totaled _____________.
(a) 118.
(b) 108.
(c) 80.
(d) 180.

2. At the time of the declaration of peace, the world has been at war for ___ years.
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Nine.

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how many days have passed since the change in command?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?
(a) Hornblower hadn't eaten breakfast and was hungry.
(b) Hornblower let the shot get too hot in the furnace.
(c) Hornblower's men failed at hitting the first schooner.
(d) Hornblower yelled at his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?

2. Who says of Wellard, "He knows nothing, sir. He doesn't know the bobstay from the spanker-boom."?

3. What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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