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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The landlady's daughter's name is ___________________.
(a) Miriam.
(b) Marian.
(c) Mary.
(d) Maria.

2. Lieutenants are promoted through merit _______.
(a) Every few years.
(b) Only when prisoners are captured.
(c) Often.
(d) Rarely.

3. A pending war with France would mean _______________.
(a) There would need to be a draft of soldiers.
(b) There would be cutbacks for the Royal Navy.
(c) The re-expansion of the Royal Navy.
(d) The country would go further into debt.

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

5. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?
(a) 20.
(b) None of the answers are correct.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish this quote from the text: "And sea and surf and beach seemed to be _______."

2. At dinner, which officer keeps his mouth shut?

3. The run to Kingston, Jamaica would be completed in ___________________.

4. The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____.

5. What does Bush not tolerate?

(see the answer key)

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