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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which marine sprains his ankle during the climb?
(a) Whiting.
(b) Abbott.
(c) Saddler.
(d) Chapman.

2. When Hornblower states that he wishes they were going into action rather than running away, Bush calls him a ________________.
(a) Fire-brand.
(b) Fire-eater.
(c) Brave man.
(d) Crazy man.

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how many days have passed since the change in command?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

5. The ship's surgeon has to administer a heavy dose of _______ to set the Captain's fractured nose.
(a) Coffee.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) An opiate.
(d) Rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. ________ was officer of the watch during the Captain's fall.

2. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?

3. What is the consequence for being caught speaking mutinously in secret?

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

5. Which country's colors are flying at Samaná Bay's fort?

(see the answer key)

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