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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the known destination of the ship?
(a) The Netherlands.
(b) Spain.
(c) France.
(d) The West Indies.

3. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Unshaven.
(c) Having a big nose.
(d) Unkempt and seedy.

4. What word is difficult for Hornblower to use when speaking with superior officers?
(a) Sir.
(b) Yes.
(c) Mutiny.
(d) Thank-you.

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

6. With what is the Captain restrained?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) A canvas strait-jacket leaving only his left arm out.
(c) A canvas strait-jacket leaving only his right arm out.
(d) A canvas strait-jacket leaving his legs free.

7. After three days at sea, Bush knows he feels what?
(a) Dissatisfied and worried.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Out of place.
(d) Confused.

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

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

10. The HMS Renown has ______ guns.
(a) 24.
(b) 47.
(c) 74.
(d) 72.

11. Who brings up the rear of the landing party?
(a) Woolton.
(b) Whiting.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Abbott.

12. Mr. Lomax is ______________.
(a) The purser.
(b) A midshipman.
(c) The ship surgeon.
(d) A volunteer.

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

14. How many years of experience does Bush have?
(a) Less than 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

15. After their retreat, what is Hornblower's proposed plan?
(a) Storm the fort in a surprise attack that very night.
(b) Sail on to Jamaica.
(c) Storm the fort in a surprise attack the next night.
(d) Go back to England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bush describes Hornblower's gait as being _______ from his overflowing energy.

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

3. How many shipmen are on board the Renown?

4. How many times is Wellard beaten in total on this day?

5. Bush reflects that he moves slower than Hornblower during the landing party's attack on the fort because Bush has a ________________.

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