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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is chosen to assist the landing party leader by assuming important duties in action?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Bush.
(c) Wellard.
(d) Smith.

2. How many years experience does Buckland have as an officer in the Royal Navy?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

3. Which seaman is reported to Bush as being drunk?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Abbott.
(c) Black.
(d) Hobbs.

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

5. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.
(a) King.
(b) Whippersnapper.
(c) Sea lawyer.
(d) Politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. At each corner of the fort there is a small ________.

2. Why does Bush halt for 15 minutes?

3. What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion?

4. A pending war with France would mean _______________.

5. When does the Corporal of the Guard relieve the sentry outside the Captain's door?

(see the answer key)

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