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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Court of Inquiry, Buckland is what?
(a) Pale and tired.
(b) Unhappy and tired.
(c) Emotionless and tired.
(d) Pale and unhappy.

2. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.
(a) Sea lawyer.
(b) Whippersnapper.
(c) Politician.
(d) King.

3. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?
(a) Hornblower hadn't eaten breakfast and was hungry.
(b) Hornblower's men failed at hitting the first schooner.
(c) Hornblower yelled at his men.
(d) Hornblower let the shot get too hot in the furnace.

4. Which sailor(s) on the ship have a higher rank than Junior Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower?
(a) Smith.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Sawyer.
(d) Bush.

5. _______ is killed by Spanish prisoners during their violent revolt on the Renown.
(a) Captain Sawyer.
(b) Wellard.
(c) Smith.
(d) Roberts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes command of the landing party?

2. Who does Bush send to tell Hornblower that the gun was unbushed?

3. Hornblower becomes excited when getting glimpses of what alongside the ship?

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

5. Both Bush and Hornblower have _______ for breakfast after they have successfully taken the fort.

(see the answer key)

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