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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who says, "You wear your guilt on your face, Mr. Bush. I'll remember this"?
(a) Buckland.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Captain Sawyer.
(d) Roberts.

4. To what does the 19th Article pertain?
(a) Consequences of starting fights onboard.
(b) The consequences of mutiny.
(c) The consequences of spying.
(d) Treatment of prisoners.

5. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.
(a) Muttering.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Flickering one eyebrow.
(d) Rolling his eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith is ranked __________.

2. Why does the Captain order Wellard below decks for a second time?

3. What rank is Hornblower on the ship?

4. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?

5. How does Bush feel when the Captain accuses him of something untrue?

(see the answer key)

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