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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. Both Bush and Hornblower have _______ for breakfast after they have successfully taken the fort.
(a) Coffee.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Water.

2. What does Hornblower say while watching an enemy ship being consumed by fire?
(a) "Brilliant!"
(b) "Good riddance."
(c) "Nasty sight."
(d) "Ahoy, there!"

3. The HMS Renown has ______ guns.
(a) 72.
(b) 74.
(c) 47.
(d) 24.

4. Finish the quote: "A ship of war manned for active service was _______."
(a) Not a desirable place to be.
(b) The most crowded place in the world.
(c) The loneliest place in the world.
(d) No place for the weak-hearted.

5. In regards to Hornblower's illness, Bush says _______________.
(a) "Bad luck."
(b) "Hard luck."
(c) "Tough luck."
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings up the rear of the landing party?

2. The 22nd Article concerns _______________.

3. Who is the first to say that the Captain has been hurt?

4. What is found in the Captain's locked desk?

5. Who makes a written statement about the Captain's fall?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the four shipmen discussing on the darkened lower gun deck at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. What does it mean to "kiss the gunner's daughter" in naval terms?

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

7. What would happen if the Renown sailed into Kingston with either a success or if "she came limping in"?

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

9. Describe the moment when Buckland takes command of the ship.

10. Describe Hornblower's appearance throughout Chapter 10.

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