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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The morning after his fall, why is the Captain restrained?
(a) He tried to jump overboard.
(b) He had gone wild with madness.
(c) He tried to kill himself.
(d) He attacks the doctor with pistols.

4. What is the name of the island that is the new destination of the ship?
(a) Hispaniola.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Santo Domingo.
(d) Haiti.

5. How many prisoners does Hornblower take at the main gate on the other side of the fort from Bush?
(a) 14.
(b) 44.
(c) 40.
(d) 24.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank is Hornblower on the ship?

2. What is the known destination of the ship?

3. Who asks Hornblower, "How did the captain come to fall down the hatchway?" at the end of Chapter 8?

4. In regards to Hornblower's illness, Bush says _______________.

5. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?

(see the answer key)

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