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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?
(a) 24.
(b) 30.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

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

4. ________ was officer of the watch during the Captain's fall.
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Roberts.
(c) Bush.
(d) Smith.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The morning after his fall, why is the Captain restrained?

2. What rank is Bush on the ship?

3. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?

4. Why does the Captain climb down the hatchway?

5. Which ship is Bush serving on prior to his current employment?

(see the answer key)

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