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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Whiting have?
(a) Captain of the Marines.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Midshipman.
(d) Marine.

2. How many minutes does the Captain give Mr. Lomax to deliver spirits to all the men?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

3. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?
(a) 24.
(b) 12.
(c) 6.
(d) 30.

4. What is "watch and watch" that the Captain orders Hornblower to be on until further notice?
(a) Four hours on duty and four hours off day and night.
(b) Two hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(c) Six hours on duty and two hours off day and night.
(d) None of the answers are correct.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.

2. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?

3. How many years experience does Buckland have as an officer in the Royal Navy?

4. Who says, "The traitors meet their desserts and the loyal hearts their reward. Give a cheer, you men."?

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

(see the answer key)

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