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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Captain Sawyer's attitude when he looks around the quarterdeck for the first time revolves around ______________.
(a) Anger.
(b) Suspicion.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Confusion.

2. How many minutes does the Captain give Mr. Lomax to deliver spirits to all the men?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

3. What does the Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?
(a) The Ten Commandments.
(b) A church service.
(c) Leviticus.
(d) The Articles of War.

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) Six hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(d) Four hours on duty and four hours off day and night.

5. Who can be excused from church services according to the tolerant Admiralty?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Jews.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Dissenters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?

2. How does Bush feel when the Captain accuses him of something untrue?

3. Why does the Captain order Wellard below decks for a second time?

4. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?

5. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.

(see the answer key)

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