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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 6, what is still "a living force in the ship"?
(a) Fear of the Captain.
(b) Fear of mutiny.
(c) Fear of Yellow Fever.
(d) Fear of starvation.

3. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.
(a) "I think he tripped on the ladder."
(b) I do not know, sir."
(c) "I think he must have overbalanced."
(d) "Someone must have pushed him."

4. At dinner, which officer keeps his mouth shut?
(a) Carberry.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Roberts.
(d) Buckland.

5. What does Hornblower do on the quarterdeck?
(a) Entertains the men.
(b) Has a shower-bath.
(c) Aids in the swabbing of the deck.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The 22nd Article concerns _______________.

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

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

5. Smith is ranked __________.

(see the answer key)

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