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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The number of shipmen in the crews that secure the lower deck guns totaled _____________.
(a) 118.
(b) 80.
(c) 180.
(d) 108.

3. How many minutes does the Captain give Mr. Lomax to deliver spirits to all the men?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

4. In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities?
(a) The final lift and carry of the gun.
(b) Organizing the men.
(c) Dealing with insubordination of the men.
(d) Figuring out the ropes.

5. Captain Sawyer's attitude when he looks around the quarterdeck for the first time revolves around ______________.
(a) Suspicion.
(b) Anger.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What colors are the Spanish officers' uniforms?

2. Who does Horatio request to be the messenger while off-ship?

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

4. Which marine sprains his ankle during the climb?

5. Smith is ranked __________.

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