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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bush feel when the Captain accuses him of something untrue?
(a) Sad.
(b) Puzzled and a little hurt.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

2. Which country's colors are flying at Samaná Bay's fort?
(a) France.
(b) Netherlands.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

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

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

5. What does Bush not tolerate?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Liars.
(d) Seasick shipmen.

6. Smith is ranked __________.
(a) 2nd.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 5th.
(d) 4th.

7. Buckland, as acting Captain, seems to be quite ______________.
(a) Fearful.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Inexperienced.
(d) Angry.

8. Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10?
(a) Hornblower's men failed at hitting the first schooner.
(b) Hornblower hadn't eaten breakfast and was hungry.
(c) Hornblower yelled at his men.
(d) Hornblower let the shot get too hot in the furnace.

9. What does the Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?
(a) A church service.
(b) The Ten Commandments.
(c) The Articles of War.
(d) Leviticus.

10. How is the ship's original course altered once the new orders are given?
(a) Two points, steering northwest.
(b) Two points, steering southeast.
(c) Two points, steering southwest.
(d) Two points, steering northeast.

11. Lieutenants are promoted through merit _______.
(a) Every few years.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Only when prisoners are captured.
(d) Often.

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

13. What are all midshipmen trained NOT to do?
(a) Put their hands in their pockets.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Drink too much rum.
(d) Swear.

14. At the end of Chapter 10, how many of the privateers' schooners are destroyed?
(a) All.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

15. At each corner of the fort there is a small ________.
(a) Tower.
(b) Flag.
(c) Battery.
(d) Bastion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is difficult for Hornblower to use when speaking with superior officers?

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

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

4. Wellard is punished by being beaten with ______________.

5. At dinner, which officer keeps his mouth shut?

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