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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In his opinion, it is not proper for Bush to feel what for Hornblower, a junior officer?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Pity.
(c) Any admiration or even respect.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

4. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?
(a) The men would drink rum all afternoon.
(b) The men would spend the rest of the day in idleness.
(c) The men would tie ropes all Sunday.
(d) The men would be punished for being idle.

5. How many shipmen are on board the Renown?
(a) 704.
(b) 440.
(c) 770.
(d) 740.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Court of Inquiry, Buckland is what?

2. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?

3. When the Captain fell, he landed on his ___________.

4. Who is the first to say that the Captain has been hurt?

5. Who says, "No peace for the wicked"?

(see the answer key)

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