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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.
(a) Fearful.
(b) Inexperienced.
(c) Angry.
(d) Suspicious.

3. What does Bush not tolerate?
(a) Mutiny.
(b) Liars.
(c) Seasick shipmen.
(d) Cowardice.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 3, the Renown is plunging across the ________________.
(a) Adriatic.
(b) Atlantic.
(c) Mediterranean.
(d) Pacific.

5. In regards to Hornblower's illness, Bush says _______________.
(a) "Bad luck."
(b) "Tough luck."
(c) Nothing.
(d) "Hard luck."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would be left on the ship to take a watch while the landing party descends to the shore of Samana Bay?

2. After their retreat, what is Hornblower's proposed plan?

3. It had been years since Bush had seen ________, but he paid no attention to them.

4. Why does Bush halt for 15 minutes?

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

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