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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bush must hurry to catch the carrier wagon back to __________________.
(a) London.
(b) Cheapside.
(c) Plymouth.
(d) Chichester.

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

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

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

5. Hornblower receives a letter in which Admiral Parry _____________________.
(a) Confirms his promotion to commander.
(b) Thanks him for the enjoyable evening at Long Rooms.
(c) Accuses him of cheating at whist.
(d) Asks him to dinner.

6. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.
(a) Politician.
(b) Whippersnapper.
(c) King.
(d) Sea lawyer.

7. 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.

8. In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities?
(a) The final lift and carry of the gun.
(b) Dealing with insubordination of the men.
(c) Figuring out the ropes.
(d) Organizing the men.

9. Bush lives in a cottage with _________________.
(a) No one.
(b) His mother and father.
(c) His wife.
(d) His sisters.

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

11. What is the first concern of the previously-mentioned Spanish officer?
(a) The safety of the women prisoners.
(b) Safe passage to Cuba.
(c) The safety of the soldiers taken prisoner.
(d) The damage done to the fort.

12. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

13. The peace-time Navy employs only ____ of the lieutenants who were employed in war-time.
(a) One-fifth.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-tenth.
(d) Two-thirds.

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

15. The women prisoners on board the ship are kept on the _______________.
(a) Quarterdeck.
(b) Maindeck.
(c) Poop.
(d) Steerage.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of this story, _____ is in supreme control of France.

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

3. _____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana.

4. Admiral Parry, who plays whist at the Long Rooms with Hornblower, is nicknamed __________________.

5. While Bush is organizing the men to lift the cannon up the hill, he notes to himself that marines are _________________.

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