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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 Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?
(a) The Articles of War.
(b) Leviticus.
(c) The Ten Commandments.
(d) A church service.

2. Who takes part in a secret meeting at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Hornblower, Smith, and Bush.
(b) Hornblower, Bush, Smith, and Buckland.
(c) Hornblower and Bush.
(d) Hornblower, Bush, Roberts, and Buckland.

3. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.
(a) Back.
(b) Chest.
(c) Legs.
(d) Head.

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

5. Wellard is a ____________.
(a) Junior Lieutenant.
(b) Purser.
(c) Volunteer.
(d) Stow away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship that Lt. William Bush boards at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

3. What is the known destination of the ship?

4. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.

5. How many years experience does Buckland have as an officer in the Royal Navy?

(see the answer key)

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