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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ship's surgeon has to administer a heavy dose of _______ to set the Captain's fractured nose.
(a) Rum.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) An opiate.
(d) Coffee.

2. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.
(a) "I think he must have overbalanced."
(b) "Someone must have pushed him."
(c) I do not know, sir."
(d) "I think he tripped on the ladder."

3. What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion?
(a) Hornblower was a whippersnapper of an officer.
(b) Hornblower was a very promising young officer.
(c) Hornblower was a very misguided young officer.
(d) Hornblower was a very brilliant young officer.

4. Who can be excused from church services according to the tolerant Admiralty?
(a) Jews.
(b) Dissenters.
(c) Catholics.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

5. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?
(a) Unshaven.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Unkempt and seedy.
(d) Having a big nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.

2. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.

3. What does Bush not tolerate?

4. How does Colonel Ortega try to scare the British from staying at the Spanish fort?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, the Renown is plunging across the ________________.

(see the answer key)

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