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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which seaman is reported to Bush as being drunk?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Black.
(c) Abbott.
(d) Hobbs.

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

3. Why does the Captain climb down the hatchway?
(a) To secure some more rum.
(b) To get some exercise.
(c) To follow Wellard.
(d) To catch the mutineers.

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

5. ________ is not one of Bush's strong points.
(a) Patience.
(b) Strategy.
(c) Combat.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, the Renown is plunging across the ________________.

3. What does Bush not tolerate?

4. At the end of Chapter 6, what is still "a living force in the ship"?

5. When does the Corporal of the Guard relieve the sentry outside the Captain's door?

(see the answer key)

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