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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. Admiral Parry, who plays whist at the Long Rooms with Hornblower, is nicknamed __________________.
(a) Bad Bloodybones.
(b) Old Tiddlywinks.
(c) Old Bonecrusher.
(d) Old Bloodybones.

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

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

4. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

5. The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____.
(a) 1.5 tons.
(b) 2.5 tons.
(c) 2 tons.
(d) 1 ton.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What season is it during Bush's second visit with Hornblower in Pourtsmouth?

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