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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Spanish officer with a white flag who approaches the English-taken fort is __________________.
(a) The Spanish Captain-General.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Colonel Orega.
(d) Villaneuva.

3. Hornblower becomes excited when getting glimpses of what alongside the ship?
(a) Flying fish.
(b) A shark.
(c) Another British ship.
(d) Dolphins.

4. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?
(a) Hornblower's men failed at hitting the first schooner.
(b) Hornblower yelled at his men.
(c) Hornblower let the shot get too hot in the furnace.
(d) Hornblower hadn't eaten breakfast and was hungry.

5. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buckland is ______ than most on the ship.

2. The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____.

3. Why does Bush halt for 15 minutes?

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

5. When Hornblower states that he wishes they were going into action rather than running away, Bush calls him a ________________.

(see the answer key)

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