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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank is Bush on the ship?
(a) 2nd.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 5th.
(d) 4th.

2. To what does the 19th Article pertain?
(a) The consequences of mutiny.
(b) Consequences of starting fights onboard.
(c) Treatment of prisoners.
(d) The consequences of spying.

3. Which sailor(s) on the ship have a higher rank than Junior Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Bush.
(c) Sawyer.
(d) Smith.

4. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?
(a) Out of place.
(b) Dissatisfied and worried.
(c) Confused.
(d) Lonely.

5. When does the Corporal of the Guard relieve the sentry outside the Captain's door?
(a) Six bells.
(b) Two bells.
(c) Four bells.
(d) None of the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to say that the Captain has been hurt?

2. Who says of Wellard, "He knows nothing, sir. He doesn't know the bobstay from the spanker-boom."?

3. The surgeon's assistants are _____________.

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

5. What does the Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?

(see the answer key)

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