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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Captain orders _______ and _______ to report properly dressed when every watch is called.
(a) Bush and Buckland.
(b) Bush and Roberts.
(c) Bush and Hornblower.
(d) Bush and Wellard.

2. To what does the 19th Article pertain?
(a) The consequences of mutiny.
(b) Treatment of prisoners.
(c) The consequences of spying.
(d) Consequences of starting fights onboard.

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

4. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.
(a) Muttering.
(b) Flickering one eyebrow.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Rolling his eyes.

5. What rank is Hornblower on the ship?
(a) 4th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 5th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wellard is punished by being beaten with ______________.

2. Smith is ranked __________.

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

4. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.

5. Captain Sawyer's attitude when he looks around the quarterdeck for the first time revolves around ______________.

(see the answer key)

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