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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. Hornblower receives a letter in which Admiral Parry _____________________.
(a) Confirms his promotion to commander.
(b) Accuses him of cheating at whist.
(c) Asks him to dinner.
(d) Thanks him for the enjoyable evening at Long Rooms.

2. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?
(a) 20.
(b) None of the answers are correct.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

3. At the time of this story, _____ is in supreme control of France.
(a) Revolutionaries.
(b) King George II.
(c) French Parliament.
(d) Napoleon Bonaparte.

4. What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion?
(a) Hornblower was a very misguided young officer.
(b) Hornblower was a very brilliant young officer.
(c) Hornblower was a very promising young officer.
(d) Hornblower was a whippersnapper of an officer.

5. Finish the quote: "The Court of Inquiry was not nearly as awe-inspiring as a ________."
(a) Court martial.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Rebellion.
(d) Mutiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which shipman can speak and understand Spanish?

2. It becomes known to the reader that Whiting ________ during the prisoners' rebellion.

3. The women prisoners on board the ship are kept on the _______________.

4. In the language of the sea, "handsomely" means ________________.

5. During the past several years of war, Bush has only known ______ short interval(s) of leave.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. What are Colonel Ortega's terms for a capitulation?

6. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

8. The Dons' capitulation is a victory for the British in what ways?

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

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

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