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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?
(a) Roberts.
(b) Buckland.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Captain Sawyer.

2. What is the name of the ship that Lt. William Bush boards at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Conquerer.
(b) Clara.
(c) Retribution.
(d) Renown.

3. Why does the Captain climb down the hatchway?
(a) To follow Wellard.
(b) To get some exercise.
(c) To catch the mutineers.
(d) To secure some more rum.

4. Who does Horatio request to be the messenger while off-ship?
(a) Whiting.
(b) Abbott.
(c) Wellard.
(d) Carberry.

5. Hornblower is in charge of the ships by commanding the largest called _________________.
(a) La Gaditana.
(b) La Maria.
(c) La Cristobal.
(d) La Infanta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The HMS Renown has ______ guns.

3. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?

4. In the language of the sea, "handsomely" means ________________.

5. The surgeon's assistants are _____________.

(see the answer key)

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