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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Confused.
(c) Out of place.
(d) Dissatisfied and worried.

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

3. Lieutenants are promoted through merit _______.
(a) Only when prisoners are captured.
(b) Every few years.
(c) Rarely.
(d) Often.

4. Mr. Lomax is ______________.
(a) A midshipman.
(b) A volunteer.
(c) The ship surgeon.
(d) The purser.

5. Which ship is Bush serving on prior to his current employment?
(a) Conquerer.
(b) Retribution.
(c) Renown.
(d) Clara.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many minutes does the Captain give Mr. Lomax to deliver spirits to all the men?

3. The Captain orders _______ and _______ to report properly dressed when every watch is called.

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

5. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?

(see the answer key)

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