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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ship's surgeon has to administer a heavy dose of _______ to set the Captain's fractured nose.
(a) Coffee.
(b) Rum.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) An opiate.

2. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.
(a) Death.
(b) Justice.
(c) Quarrel.
(d) Mutiny.

3. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.
(a) Angry.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Inexperienced.

4. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?
(a) The men would spend the rest of the day in idleness.
(b) The men would be punished for being idle.
(c) The men would tie ropes all Sunday.
(d) The men would drink rum all afternoon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith is ranked __________.

2. To what does the 19th Article pertain?

3. Wellard is punished by being beaten with ______________.

4. With what is the Captain restrained?

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

(see the answer key)

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