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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities?
(a) Figuring out the ropes.
(b) Dealing with insubordination of the men.
(c) The final lift and carry of the gun.
(d) Organizing the men.

2. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?
(a) 30 marines.
(b) 30 seamen and 30 marines.
(c) None of the answers are correct.
(d) 30 seamen.

3. At the time of the declaration of peace, the world has been at war for ___ years.
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Nine.

4. In reference to the evening of playing cards with Hornblower, Admiral Parry says that the night is _________________.
(a) Instructive as well as amusing.
(b) Instructive as well as irritating.
(c) Irritating as well as amusing.
(d) Amusing as well as frustrating.

5. The "Morning Chronicle" says Napoleon is going to call himself __________________.
(a) General.
(b) President.
(c) Emperor.
(d) First Consul.

6. What does Hornblower do while at the Long Rooms?
(a) He plays piquet.
(b) He plays whist.
(c) None of the answers are correct.
(d) He plays poker.

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

8. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?
(a) Complicated political situation.
(b) Racial rebellion.
(c) Political upheaval.
(d) Disaster brewing.

9. What is the British currency prior to the use of "dirty notes"?
(a) Golden guineas.
(b) The Florin.
(c) Silver pieces.
(d) Pound sterling.

10. The landlady's daughter's name is ___________________.
(a) Maria.
(b) Mary.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Marian.

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

12. The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____.
(a) 2 tons.
(b) 1 ton.
(c) 2.5 tons.
(d) 1.5 tons.

13. How long is the bronze gun that the men are lifting?
(a) 10 feet.
(b) 6 feet.
(c) 8 feet.
(d) 12 feet.

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

15. What is the first concern of the previously-mentioned Spanish officer?
(a) The safety of the women prisoners.
(b) The damage done to the fort.
(c) Safe passage to Cuba.
(d) The safety of the soldiers taken prisoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?

2. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?

3. Finish the quote: "The Court of Inquiry was not nearly as awe-inspiring as a ________."

4. A pending war with France would mean _______________.

5. While Bush fights off revolting Spanish prisoners, he is wounded _____ times and requires _____ stitches to secure the wounds.

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