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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. How is the Captain's physical appearance described?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Having a big nose.
(c) Unshaven.
(d) Unkempt and seedy.

2. To what does the 19th Article pertain?
(a) The consequences of spying.
(b) Treatment of prisoners.
(c) Consequences of starting fights onboard.
(d) The consequences of mutiny.

3. Who takes command of the landing party?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Buckland.
(c) Bush.
(d) Smith.

4. Complete Hornblower's quote: "With the fort in our hands, we can deal with the __________ up the bay."
(a) French.
(b) Rebellious slaves.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Privateers.

5. What are all midshipmen trained NOT to do?
(a) Swear.
(b) Put their hands in their pockets.
(c) Drink too much rum.
(d) Smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the known destination of the ship?

2. Captain Sawyer's attitude when he looks around the quarterdeck for the first time revolves around ______________.

3. Who gives the orders for the ship to be dispatched?

4. At dinner, which officer keeps his mouth shut?

5. Who is the officer on watch during the Captain's reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 10, what is the signal to the Renown that the fort is in English hands?

2. After Wellard notifies the four shipmen that the Captain is coming, the four men and Wellard disperse. Explain how they accomplish this task.

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

4. What factors lead to the H.M.S. Renown's defeat at Samaná Bay?

5. How does the author negatively characterize Buckland in Chapter 8?

6. Describe the injuries that the Captain suffers after his fall down the hatchway.

7. What is the proof of the shipmen's diligence of work on the ship?

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

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

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

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