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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how many days have passed since the change in command?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

2. The HMS Renown has ______ guns.
(a) 47.
(b) 74.
(c) 72.
(d) 24.

3. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.
(a) This close to the West Indies before.
(b) As far south as this before.
(c) As far north as this before.
(d) This far away from England before.

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

5. Who is chosen to assist the landing party leader by assuming important duties in action?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Bush.
(c) Smith.
(d) Wellard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From whose perspective is the novel written?

3. The surgeon's assistants are _____________.

4. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?

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

(see the answer key)

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