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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?
(a) Disaster brewing.
(b) Complicated political situation.
(c) Political upheaval.
(d) Racial rebellion.

3. How is the ship's original course altered once the new orders are given?
(a) Two points, steering northwest.
(b) Two points, steering southwest.
(c) Two points, steering northeast.
(d) Two points, steering southeast.

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

5. After their retreat, what is Hornblower's proposed plan?
(a) Storm the fort in a surprise attack that very night.
(b) Storm the fort in a surprise attack the next night.
(c) Sail on to Jamaica.
(d) Go back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the language of the sea, "handsomely" means ________________.

2. Which shipman can speak and understand Spanish?

3. How many shipmen are killed and wounded during the H.M.S. Renown's defeat at Samaná Bay?

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

5. Hornblower suffers from ________________.

(see the answer key)

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