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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes a written statement about the Captain's fall?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Corporal Greenwood.

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

3. Why does the Captain climb down the hatchway?
(a) To get some exercise.
(b) To follow Wellard.
(c) To secure some more rum.
(d) To catch the mutineers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?

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

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

4. The morning after the Captain's fall, the surgeon says that the Captain is _______________.

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

(see the answer key)

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