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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word _______ strikes Bush's ear with special emphasis as the Captain reads.
(a) Justice.
(b) Death.
(c) Quarrel.
(d) Mutiny.

2. Hornblower suffers from ________________.
(a) A stomach ulcer.
(b) Seasickness.
(c) Migraine headaches.
(d) Paranoid schizophrenia .

3. What is the known destination of the ship?
(a) Spain.
(b) The Netherlands.
(c) The West Indies.
(d) France.

4. How many years of experience does Bush have?
(a) 10.
(b) Less than 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

5. Wellard is a ____________.
(a) Volunteer.
(b) Junior Lieutenant.
(c) Purser.
(d) Stow away.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Captain orders _______ and _______ to report properly dressed when every watch is called.

2. In what could hot shot be heated?

3. Which country's colors are flying at Samaná Bay's fort?

4. Complete Hornblower's quote: "With the fort in our hands, we can deal with the __________ up the bay."

5. What is "watch and watch" that the Captain orders Hornblower to be on until further notice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hornblower's shower-bath that takes place on the quarterdeck.

2. Why does the Captain target Wellard during his tirades of conspiracy?

3. What does it mean that Bush is "brought up in a hard school"?

4. Describe Silk's efforts at breaking down the Spanish fort's wooden door.

5. Describe the complicated political situation occurring in Santo Domingo.

6. What dangers await the Renown in the West Indies?

7. Why might Bush be both pleased and irritated with Hornblower?

8. How have the attitudes of the ship changed since the change in command?

9. What is Bush puzzled and anxious about in regards to Hornblower?

10. How is the long swell of the Atlantic described as a man at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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