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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years experience does Buckland have as an officer in the Royal Navy?
(a) 10.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

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

3. How does Colonel Ortega try to scare the British from staying at the Spanish fort?
(a) He says the blacks will attack the fort.
(b) He threatens with a Spanish invasion.
(c) He says they will be cursed if they stay.
(d) He brings up yellow fever.

4. How many shipmen are killed and wounded during the H.M.S. Renown's defeat at Samaná Bay?
(a) 2 killed; 19 wounded.
(b) 20 killed; 9 wounded.
(c) 9 killed; 2 wounded.
(d) 9 killed; 20 wounded.

5. Both Bush and Hornblower have _______ for breakfast after they have successfully taken the fort.
(a) Water.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities?

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

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

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

5. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?

(see the answer key)

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