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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hornblower shows recognition that the Captain's behavior is unusual by ______________.
(a) Rolling his eyes.
(b) Muttering.
(c) Flickering one eyebrow.
(d) Laughing.

2. Who is chosen to assist the landing party leader by assuming important duties in action?
(a) Smith.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Wellard.

3. After the landing on the shores of Samana Bay, Bush is _______________.
(a) Excited and nervous.
(b) Tense and excited.
(c) Scared and tense.
(d) Nervous and scared.

4. ________ takes over the charge of the boats after one of the lieutenants dies.
(a) James.
(b) Wellard.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Bush.

5. In regards to Hornblower's illness, Bush says _______________.
(a) Nothing.
(b) "Bad luck."
(c) "Tough luck."
(d) "Hard luck."

6. Which seaman is reported to Bush as being drunk?
(a) Black.
(b) Abbott.
(c) Hobbs.
(d) Wellard.

7. What rank is Hornblower on the ship?
(a) 5th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 6th.
(d) 3rd.

8. Which shipman dies during the fort's attack on the ship?
(a) Roberts.
(b) Wellard.
(c) Buckland.
(d) Smith.

9. The ship's surgeon has to administer a heavy dose of _______ to set the Captain's fractured nose.
(a) Rum.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) An opiate.
(d) Coffee.

10. Which marine sprains his ankle during the climb?
(a) Saddler.
(b) Whiting.
(c) Chapman.
(d) Abbott.

11. Half the ________ trade comes up through the Bay.
(a) French.
(b) West Indies.
(c) World.
(d) Carribbean.

12. Buckland's _______ is apparent to the ship's crew.
(a) Intent.
(b) Indecision.
(c) Incoherence.
(d) Insensibility.

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

14. Who does Horatio request to be the messenger while off-ship?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Carberry.
(c) Abbott.
(d) Whiting.

15. What does Hornblower do on the quarterdeck?
(a) Entertains the men.
(b) Aids in the swabbing of the deck.
(c) Has a shower-bath.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes a written statement about the Captain's fall?

2. What are all midshipmen trained NOT to do?

3. How many prisoners does Hornblower take at the main gate on the other side of the fort from Bush?

4. Finish the quote: "A ship of war manned for active service was _______."

5. How many shipmen are killed and wounded during the H.M.S. Renown's defeat at Samaná Bay?

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