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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Buckland's _______ is apparent to the ship's crew.
(a) Insensibility.
(b) Indecision.
(c) Intent.
(d) Incoherence.

2. The number of shipmen in the crews that secure the lower deck guns totaled _____________.
(a) 180.
(b) 80.
(c) 108.
(d) 118.

3. When Hornblower states that he wishes they were going into action rather than running away, Bush calls him a ________________.
(a) Brave man.
(b) Crazy man.
(c) Fire-brand.
(d) Fire-eater.

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

5. How many years experience does Buckland have as an officer in the Royal Navy?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Lomax is ______________.

2. What is the name of the island that is the new destination of the ship?

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

4. With whom does Bush spend three weeks between employments?

5. What rank is Bush on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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