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

2. Hornblower resides at ___________________.
(a) The Navy Office.
(b) Highbury Street.
(c) Keppel's Head.
(d) The Long Rooms.

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

4. _____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana.
(a) Smith.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Buckland.
(d) Bush.

5. 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.
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says, "No peace for the wicked"?

3. Bush must hurry to catch the carrier wagon back to __________________.

4. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?

5. Admiral Parry, who plays whist at the Long Rooms with Hornblower, is nicknamed __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

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

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

8. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?

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

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

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