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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after his fall, why is the Captain restrained?
(a) He had gone wild with madness.
(b) He tried to kill himself.
(c) He tried to jump overboard.
(d) He attacks the doctor with pistols.

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

3. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.
(a) This close to the West Indies before.
(b) As far south as this before.
(c) This far away from England before.
(d) As far north as this before.

4. What role does Whiting have?
(a) Midshipman.
(b) Marine.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Captain of the Marines.

5. How many years experience does Buckland have as an officer in the Royal Navy?
(a) 10.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.

3. When the Captain fell, he landed on his ___________.

4. What rank is Bush on the ship?

5. What is the consequence for being caught speaking mutinously in secret?

(see the answer key)

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