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Quiz about Alexander Kent Bolitho Novels

Alexander Kent - 'Bolitho' Novels Quiz

A simple quiz about Alexander Kent's 'Bolitho' novels - enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by andyl23. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
andyl23

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,977

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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164

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which Cornish coastal town was Richard Bolitho born? Hint

Saltash

Newquay

Antony

Falmouth

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which ship did Bolitho's naval career begin? Hint

Victory

Manxman

Hyperion

Gorgon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which vessel was Bolitho's first command? Hint

Hawk

Swallow

Heron

Sparrow

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Bolitho's first coxswain? Hint

Gimlett

Allday

Stockdale

Ferguson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bolitho first met this officer when he took over command of the Phalarope in 1782; they subsequently served together for many years. Who is he? Hint

Matthew Herrick

Henry Parsons

William Wallgate

Thomas Herrick

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Question 6 of 10

6. Following the mutiny on board the Phalarope, how did the officers escape their imprisonment by the mutineers? Hint

A loyal crew member released them under cover of darkness

They smeared a naked young midshipman in butter to push him through a small port

They removed deck planking to get to the hold

A drunk mutineer accidentaly left the door open

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which novel was Bolitho promoted Commodore? Hint

Enemy in Sight!

Signal - Close Action!

Passage to Mutiny

The Flag Captain

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of Bolitho's mistress? Hint

Emma

Belinda

Catherine

Fanny

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bolitho had an older brother, Hugh, who was also in the King's service. How did Hugh bring disgrace to the family? Hint

He failed to bring his ship into action against the French.

He ran his ship aground in the Thames estuary whilst drunk

He accumulated gambling debts, killed a brother officer and defected to the US

He was caught in a compromising position with the wardroom steward.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What rank had Bolitho achieved when he died? Hint

Vice Admiral

Rear Admiral

Admiral of the Fleet

Admiral

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which Cornish coastal town was Richard Bolitho born?

Answer: Falmouth

Bolitho was born in Falmouth in 1756, the son of James Bolitho.

2. In which ship did Bolitho's naval career begin?

Answer: Manxman

Bolitho entered the King's service as a Midshipman aboard the Manxman in 1768.

3. Which vessel was Bolitho's first command?

Answer: Sparrow

Bolitho's first command was the sloop Sparrow. He commanded this vessel at the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1778.

4. Who was Bolitho's first coxswain?

Answer: Stockdale

Stockdale was a Prizefighter whom Bolitho encouraged to volunteer for the Navy after a member of his crew had beaten him costing his 'howler' a guinea.

5. Bolitho first met this officer when he took over command of the Phalarope in 1782; they subsequently served together for many years. Who is he?

Answer: Thomas Herrick

Thomas Herrick was a junior Lieutenant in the first frigate Bolitho commanded; the Phalarope. This was an unhappy ship, the sailors had been brutalised by a sadistic Captain prior to Bolitho taking command.

6. Following the mutiny on board the Phalarope, how did the officers escape their imprisonment by the mutineers?

Answer: They smeared a naked young midshipman in butter to push him through a small port

The midshipman in question was Neale who later served under Bolitho as a Captain.

7. In which novel was Bolitho promoted Commodore?

Answer: The Flag Captain

Bolitho had been serving as Flag Captain of the Euryalus in the Mediterranean before hoisting his broad pendant.

8. What was the name of Bolitho's mistress?

Answer: Catherine

The fictional Bolitho's marital indiscretions closely resemble those of his real life counterpart, Lord Nelson.

9. Bolitho had an older brother, Hugh, who was also in the King's service. How did Hugh bring disgrace to the family?

Answer: He accumulated gambling debts, killed a brother officer and defected to the US

Hugh commanded the US frigate Andiron against which Bolitho engaged in action.

10. What rank had Bolitho achieved when he died?

Answer: Admiral

Having been promoted Admiral in 1812, Bolitho was killed in action aboard his flagship in 1815 following Napoleon's escape from Elba.

Source: Author andyl23

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