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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the officer on watch during the Captain's reading?
(a) Roberts.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Buckland.

4. How many shipmen are on board the Renown?
(a) 704.
(b) 770.
(c) 740.
(d) 440.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose perspective is the novel written?

2. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?

3. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?

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

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

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