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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) The Captain.
(c) Bush.
(d) Buckland.

3. Who says of Wellard, "He knows nothing, sir. He doesn't know the bobstay from the spanker-boom."?
(a) Buckland.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Mr. Booth.

4. Smith is ranked __________.
(a) 2nd.
(b) 4th.
(c) 5th.
(d) 3rd.

5. What is "watch and watch" that the Captain orders Hornblower to be on until further notice?
(a) Four hours on duty and four hours off day and night.
(b) Six hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(c) None of the answers are correct.
(d) Two hours on duty and two hours off day and night.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With whom does Bush spend three weeks between employments?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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