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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank is Hornblower on the ship?
(a) 4th.
(b) 5th.
(c) 6th.
(d) 3rd.

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

3. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.
(a) Legs.
(b) Chest.
(c) Head.
(d) Back.

4. At each corner of the fort there is a small ________.
(a) Flag.
(b) Bastion.
(c) Tower.
(d) Battery.

5. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) 30 seamen.
(c) 30 marines.
(d) 30 seamen and 30 marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Spanish officer with a white flag who approaches the English-taken fort is __________________.

2. Who says of Wellard, "He knows nothing, sir. He doesn't know the bobstay from the spanker-boom."?

3. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?

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

5. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?

(see the answer key)

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