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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the quote: "The Court of Inquiry was not nearly as awe-inspiring as a ________."
(a) Mutiny.
(b) Rebellion.
(c) Court martial.
(d) Hanging.

2. Admiral Parry, who plays whist at the Long Rooms with Hornblower, is nicknamed __________________.
(a) Old Bloodybones.
(b) Old Bonecrusher.
(c) Bad Bloodybones.
(d) Old Tiddlywinks.

3. The night after the British take the fort, how many hours of sleep does Bush get to sleep before taking the morning watch?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

4. Hornblower is in charge of the ships by commanding the largest called _________________.
(a) La Infanta.
(b) La Cristobal.
(c) La Maria.
(d) La Gaditana.

5. __________ is the name of the servant at the Long Rooms.
(a) Cheeves.
(b) Jenkins.
(c) Stubbins.
(d) Jeeves.

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

7. At the time of this story, _____ is in supreme control of France.
(a) King George II.
(b) French Parliament.
(c) Revolutionaries.
(d) Napoleon Bonaparte.

8. In the language of the sea, "handsomely" means ________________.
(a) Attractively.
(b) Safely.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Quickly.

9. While Bush and Hornblower dine with the new Captain of the Renown, they enjoy __________________.
(a) Potatoes.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Fresh lamb.
(d) Crab salad.

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

11. Who does Admiral Parry bring with him to the game tables at Long Rooms?
(a) A Colonel of the Infantry.
(b) Admiral Lambert.
(c) A Flag Lieutenant.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

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

13. Who says, "No peace for the wicked"?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Bush.
(c) Whiting.
(d) Buckland.

14. In Portsmouth, Bush runs into Hornblower. Why isn't the latter a commander?
(a) He was promoted to Captain.
(b) His appointment wasn't confirmed.
(c) He was court-marshaled.
(d) He deserted the Royal Navy.

15. Who does Bush send to tell Hornblower that the gun was unbushed?
(a) Wellard.
(b) Abbott.
(c) James.
(d) Sadley.

Short Answer Questions

1. It becomes known to the reader that Whiting ________ during the prisoners' rebellion.

2. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?

3. During the Court of Inquiry, Buckland is what?

4. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?

5. ________ is not one of Bush's strong points.

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