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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.
(a) Back.
(b) Legs.
(c) Chest.
(d) Head.

2. At the start of Chapter 9, it is nighttime, and the weather on the beach is _______________.
(a) Humid and calm.
(b) Hot and humid.
(c) Cool and breezy.
(d) Dry and windy.

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

4. With what is the Captain restrained?
(a) A canvas strait-jacket leaving his legs free.
(b) None of the answers are correct.
(c) A canvas strait-jacket leaving only his left arm out.
(d) A canvas strait-jacket leaving only his right arm out.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, the Renown is plunging across the ________________.
(a) Adriatic.
(b) Mediterranean.
(c) Pacific.
(d) Atlantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which shipman dies during the fort's attack on the ship?

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

3. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.

4. Which shipman takes an axe to the fort's wooden door?

5. Which seaman is reported to Bush as being drunk?

(see the answer key)

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