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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After taking an altitude reading, Hornblower says that he's never been ________________.
(a) As far north as this before.
(b) This close to the West Indies before.
(c) This far away from England before.
(d) As far south as this before.

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

3. Most of the Captain's injuries are to his _______________.
(a) Chest.
(b) Head.
(c) Back.
(d) Legs.

4. The night after the British take the fort, how many hours of sleep does Bush get to sleep before taking the morning watch?
(a) 6 hours.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

5. Horatio suggests that they use a ________ from the ship to attack the far end of the bay.
(a) Nine-pounder.
(b) Twenty-four-pounder.
(c) Thirthy-pounder.
(d) Twelve-pounder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?

2. When does the Corporal of the Guard relieve the sentry outside the Captain's door?

3. Which shipman dies during the fort's attack on the ship?

4. What town is farther up the Bay from the battery?

5. Who is chosen to assist the landing party leader by assuming important duties in action?

(see the answer key)

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