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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the declaration of peace, national ships of the ___________ Republic(s) would be "soluted with the honours due to foreign ships of war."
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Batavian.

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

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

4. Admiral Lambert renames La Gaditana the ________.
(a) Renegade.
(b) Retribution.
(c) Clara.
(d) Conquerer.

5. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) 30 marines.
(c) 30 seamen.
(d) 30 seamen and 30 marines.

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

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

8. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?
(a) 40.
(b) None of the answers are correct.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

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

10. What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion?
(a) Hornblower was a very promising young officer.
(b) Hornblower was a very brilliant young officer.
(c) Hornblower was a very misguided young officer.
(d) Hornblower was a whippersnapper of an officer.

11. While Bush is organizing the men to lift the cannon up the hill, he notes to himself that marines are _________________.
(a) Dumb animals, liable to tire.
(b) Unnecessary.
(c) A necessary evil.
(d) Useful in their own ways.

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

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

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

15. While Bush fights off revolting Spanish prisoners, he is wounded _____ times and requires _____ stitches to secure the wounds.
(a) 9; 53.
(b) 11; 35.
(c) 11; 53.
(d) 9; 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hornblower receives a letter in which Admiral Parry _____________________.

2. In reference to the evening of playing cards with Hornblower, Admiral Parry says that the night is _________________.

3. What infests the ship formerly named the Gaditana while the Spanish prisoners are on board?

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

5. Finish the quote: "The Court of Inquiry was not nearly as awe-inspiring as a ________."

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