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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The HMS Renown has ______ guns.
(a) 47.
(b) 24.
(c) 74.
(d) 72.

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

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

4. Mr. Lomax is ______________.
(a) A volunteer.
(b) The ship surgeon.
(c) The purser.
(d) A midshipman.

5. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?
(a) Racial rebellion.
(b) Political upheaval.
(c) Complicated political situation.
(d) Disaster brewing.

Short Answer Questions

1. _____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana.

2. In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities?

3. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.

4. What town is farther up the Bay from the battery?

5. What does Hornblower suggest that the landing party take with them to scale walls of the fort, if need be?

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