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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Bush feel when the Captain accuses him of something untrue?
(a) Confused.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Puzzled and a little hurt.

3. To what does the 19th Article pertain?
(a) Treatment of prisoners.
(b) The consequences of spying.
(c) The consequences of mutiny.
(d) Consequences of starting fights onboard.

4. Hornblower suffers from ________________.
(a) Migraine headaches.
(b) A stomach ulcer.
(c) Paranoid schizophrenia .
(d) Seasickness.

5. Who does Bush send to tell Hornblower that the gun was unbushed?
(a) Abbott.
(b) Wellard.
(c) James.
(d) Sadley.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?

3. What is the name of the island that is the new destination of the ship?

4. What does Hornblower do on the quarterdeck?

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

(see the answer key)

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