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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. _____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana.
(a) Smith.
(b) Buckland.
(c) Bush.
(d) Hornblower.

2. What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion?
(a) Hornblower was a very brilliant young officer.
(b) Hornblower was a whippersnapper of an officer.
(c) Hornblower was a very promising young officer.
(d) Hornblower was a very misguided young officer.

3. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 24.
(d) 30.

4. With what is the Captain restrained?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) A canvas strait-jacket leaving only his right arm out.
(c) A canvas strait-jacket leaving his legs free.
(d) A canvas strait-jacket leaving only his left arm out.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____.

2. What is the name of the island that is the new destination of the ship?

3. How many years of experience does Bush have?

4. The number of shipmen in the crews that secure the lower deck guns totaled _____________.

5. What does Hornblower say while watching an enemy ship being consumed by fire?

(see the answer key)

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