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

2. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?
(a) Racial rebellion.
(b) Complicated political situation.
(c) Disaster brewing.
(d) Political upheaval.

3. What is the British currency prior to the use of "dirty notes"?
(a) Pound sterling.
(b) Golden guineas.
(c) Silver pieces.
(d) The Florin.

4. How much of his pay has Bush been giving his sisters since he first joined the Royal Navy?
(a) One-half.
(b) All of it.
(c) One-fourth.
(d) One-third.

5. Bush lives in a cottage with _________________.
(a) No one.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mother and father.
(d) His sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Colonel Ortega try to scare the British from staying at the Spanish fort?

2. What colors are the Spanish officers' uniforms?

3. The "Morning Chronicle" says Napoleon is going to call himself __________________.

4. The night after the British take the fort, how many hours of sleep does Bush get to sleep before taking the morning watch?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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