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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since when have the British been at war?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) 1693.
(c) 1793.
(d) 1893.

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

3. Who is the ship surgeon?
(a) Whiting.
(b) Clive.
(c) Pierce.
(d) Coleman.

4. When does the Corporal of the Guard relieve the sentry outside the Captain's door?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) Two bells.
(c) Four bells.
(d) Six bells.

5. The number of shipmen in the crews that secure the lower deck guns totaled _____________.
(a) 180.
(b) 80.
(c) 108.
(d) 118.

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked how the Captain fell down the hatchway, Hornblower replies _______________.

2. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?

3. What is the known destination of the ship?

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

5. What does Hornblower do on the quarterdeck?

(see the answer key)

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