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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. At the beginning of Chapter 6, how many days have passed since the change in command?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

2. What does the Captain read to the ship's company on the fourth Sunday of every month?
(a) A church service.
(b) The Articles of War.
(c) Leviticus.
(d) The Ten Commandments.

3. Which marine sprains his ankle during the climb?
(a) Saddler.
(b) Whiting.
(c) Abbott.
(d) Chapman.

4. ________ was officer of the watch during the Captain's fall.
(a) Bush.
(b) Roberts.
(c) Smith.
(d) Hornblower.

5. In his opinion, it is not proper for Bush to feel what for Hornblower, a junior officer?
(a) Friendship.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) Pity.
(d) Any admiration or even respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish this quote from the text: "And sea and surf and beach seemed to be _______."

2. Half the ________ trade comes up through the Bay.

3. Which shipman dies during the fort's attack on the ship?

4. What is the known destination of the ship?

5. Why does the Captain order Wellard below decks for a second time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Phosphorescence is ________________.

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

4. How do the Captain's moods seem to change throughout Chapter 2?

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

6. How is Samaná Bay described?

7. How is Horatio Hornblower described physically at the beginning of Chapter 1?

8. What are the specific commission dates for the Lieutenants Bush, Hornblower, and Smith?

9. How does Lt. Bush categorize naval officers?

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

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