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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What rank is Hornblower on the ship?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 6th.
(c) 4th.
(d) 5th.

5. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.
(a) I do not know, sir."
(b) "I think he tripped on the ladder."
(c) "Someone must have pushed him."
(d) "I think he must have overbalanced."

Short Answer Questions

1. Bush describes Hornblower's gait as being _______ from his overflowing energy.

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

3. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.

4. Which marine sprains his ankle during the climb?

5. The ship's surgeon has to administer a heavy dose of _______ to set the Captain's fractured nose.

(see the answer key)

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