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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?
(a) The Cabinet.
(b) Captain Sawyer.
(c) Lords of the Admiralty.
(d) King George II.

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

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

4. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.
(a) Mutiny.
(b) Quarrel.
(c) Death.
(d) Justice.

5. The 22nd Article concerns _______________.
(a) Treatment of prisoners.
(b) Consequences of mutiny.
(c) Consequences of spying.
(d) Consequences of quarreling with a superior officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the phrase, "rope yarn Sunday" mean when the Captain declares it after his reading?

2. Which ship is Bush serving on prior to his current employment?

3. From whose perspective is the novel written?

4. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.

5. To what does the 19th Article pertain?

(see the answer key)

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