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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Spanish officer with a white flag who approaches the English-taken fort is __________________.
(a) The Spanish Captain-General.
(b) Villaneuva.
(c) Unknown.
(d) Colonel Orega.

2. How much of his pay has Bush been giving his sisters since he first joined the Royal Navy?
(a) One-half.
(b) One-third.
(c) All of it.
(d) One-fourth.

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

4. During the past several years of war, Bush has only known ______ short interval(s) of leave.
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

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

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

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

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

9. The run to Kingston, Jamaica would be completed in ___________________.
(a) Ten days.
(b) A week.
(c) Less than a week.
(d) 2 weeks.

10. What infests the ship formerly named the Gaditana while the Spanish prisoners are on board?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Rats.
(c) Fleas, lice, and bedbugs.
(d) Cockroaches.

11. _______ is killed by Spanish prisoners during their violent revolt on the Renown.
(a) Smith.
(b) Roberts.
(c) Wellard.
(d) Captain Sawyer.

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

13. Hornblower resides at ___________________.
(a) Keppel's Head.
(b) The Navy Office.
(c) Highbury Street.
(d) The Long Rooms.

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

15. A pending war with France would mean _______________.
(a) The re-expansion of the Royal Navy.
(b) The country would go further into debt.
(c) There would need to be a draft of soldiers.
(d) There would be cutbacks for the Royal Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria put in Hornblower's coat pocket as she takes it from him to be sponged?

2. Who says, "No peace for the wicked"?

3. Upon their arrival at Kingston, Buckland has an interview with _______.

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

5. Hornblower is in charge of the ships by commanding the largest called _________________.

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