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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to say that the Captain has been hurt?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Wellard.
(c) Bush.
(d) Whiting.

2. What does Bush not tolerate?
(a) Liars.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Cowardice.
(d) Seasick shipmen.

3. Who can be excused from church services according to the tolerant Admiralty?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Jews.
(c) Dissenters.
(d) Catholics.

4. What is "watch and watch" that the Captain orders Hornblower to be on until further notice?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) Six hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(c) Two hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(d) Four hours on duty and four hours off day and night.

5. The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____.
(a) 1.5 tons.
(b) 2.5 tons.
(c) 2 tons.
(d) 1 ton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes command of the landing party?

2. With whom does Bush spend three weeks between employments?

3. Smith is ranked __________.

4. How is the ship's original course altered once the new orders are given?

5. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.

(see the answer key)

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