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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What rank is Bush on the ship?
(a) 5th.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 4th.
(d) 2nd.

4. Bush reflects that he moves slower than Hornblower during the landing party's attack on the fort because Bush has a ________________.
(a) Headache.
(b) Side ache.
(c) Powerful physique.
(d) Wounded leg.

5. The morning after the Captain's fall, the surgeon says that the Captain is _______________.
(a) Weak.
(b) Insensible.
(c) Not fit for duty.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks in a squeaky voice?

2. Who brings up the rear of the landing party?

3. What word is difficult for Hornblower to use when speaking with superior officers?

4. Who is the officer on watch during the Captain's reading?

5. Who would be left on the ship to take a watch while the landing party descends to the shore of Samana Bay?

(see the answer key)

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