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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. The women prisoners on board the ship are kept on the _______________.
(a) Steerage.
(b) Maindeck.
(c) Quarterdeck.
(d) Poop.

2. In Portsmouth, Bush runs into Hornblower. Why isn't the latter a commander?
(a) He deserted the Royal Navy.
(b) He was court-marshaled.
(c) He was promoted to Captain.
(d) His appointment wasn't confirmed.

3. During the Court of Inquiry, Buckland is what?
(a) Pale and unhappy.
(b) Pale and tired.
(c) Unhappy and tired.
(d) Emotionless and tired.

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

5. In the language of the sea, "handsomely" means ________________.
(a) Slowly.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Attractively.
(d) Safely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wins the last hand of whist?

2. What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo?

3. What is the first concern of the previously-mentioned Spanish officer?

4. The landlady's daughter's name is ___________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

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

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 becomes of Wellard, and how is this known?

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

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

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

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

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

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