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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bush describes Hornblower's gait as being _______ from his overflowing energy.
(a) Awkward.
(b) Furious.
(c) Bumbling.
(d) Unsteady.

2. Finish this quote from the text: "And sea and surf and beach seemed to be _______."
(a) Ablaze.
(b) Afire.
(c) Awake.
(d) Aware.

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

4. Which country's colors are flying at Samaná Bay's fort?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Netherlands.

5. The 22nd Article concerns _______________.
(a) Consequences of spying.
(b) Consequences of quarreling with a superior officer.
(c) Consequences of mutiny.
(d) Treatment of prisoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many shipmen are on board the Renown?

2. Which shipman takes an axe to the fort's wooden door?

3. How does one of the lieutenants die during the fort's attack on the Renown?

4. What is "watch and watch" that the Captain orders Hornblower to be on until further notice?

5. At the start of Chapter 9, it is nighttime, and the weather on the beach is _______________.

(see the answer key)

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