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

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

3. How long is the bronze gun that the men are lifting?
(a) 8 feet.
(b) 6 feet.
(c) 12 feet.
(d) 10 feet.

4. It becomes known to the reader that Whiting ________ during the prisoners' rebellion.
(a) Kills Colonel Ortega.
(b) Is thrown overboard.
(c) Deserts.
(d) Dies.

5. Upon their arrival at Kingston, Buckland has an interview with _______.
(a) Captain Cogshill.
(b) Admiral Lambert.
(c) Admiral Parry.
(d) King George II.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the declaration of peace, the world has been at war for ___ years.

2. In a report given at the Court of Inquiry, it is said that Bush and his men stormed the fort with no more than _____ casualties.

3. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?

4. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?

5. At the time of this story, _____ is in supreme control of France.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the gun become "unbushed" towards the middle of Chapter 13?

2. What is the reward for Bush after the victory in Haiti?

3. Describe Bush's fighting style during the prisoners' rebellion on board the Renown.

4. When Colonel Ortega and his ship approach the fort, they wave a white flag and sound the trumpets. What is the point of this?

5. Describe the Retribution, formerly known as La Gaditana.

6. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

7. What is published in the "Naval Chronicle" that Hornblower recommends Bush to read?

8. Describe how the Marines conclude their beat once it's reached its end.

9. Why is Buckland so unhappy after the Court of Inquiry?

10. Describe the Court of Inquiry.

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