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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. Who wins the last hand of whist?
(a) Hornblower and the Colonel.
(b) Admiral Lambert and the Colonel.
(c) It is a tie.
(d) Admiral Parry and Hornblower.

2. Bush hadn't been to the Kingston station in _____ years.
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

3. Which shipman can speak and understand Spanish?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Bush.
(c) Buckland.
(d) Clive.

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

5. What colors are the Spanish officers' uniforms?
(a) White and gold.
(b) Blue and white.
(c) Blue and gold.
(d) Green and white.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Court of Inquiry, Buckland is what?

2. _______ is killed by Spanish prisoners during their violent revolt on the Renown.

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

4. What infests the ship formerly named the Gaditana while the Spanish prisoners are on board?

5. What does Hornblower do while at the Long Rooms?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Maria so upset at the news that Hornblower has been given the command of a war sloop?

3. How are the Spanish prisoners kept and treated on the Renown?

4. Why does Admiral Parry confirm Hornblower's promotion to Commander?

5. What becomes of Wellard, and how is this known?

6. Describe the Court of Inquiry.

7. What are Hornblower's duties after the Renown's change in command is issued at Kingston Station?

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

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

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

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