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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Mr. Lomax is ______________.
(a) The ship surgeon.
(b) A midshipman.
(c) A volunteer.
(d) The purser.

4. What rank is Bush on the ship?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 4th.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 5th.

5. What does Bush not tolerate?
(a) Mutiny.
(b) Liars.
(c) Cowardice.
(d) Seasick shipmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Captain fell, he landed on his ___________.

2. Bush describes Hornblower's gait as being _______ from his overflowing energy.

3. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.

4. After their retreat, what is Hornblower's proposed plan?

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

(see the answer key)

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