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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. What does Maria put in Hornblower's coat pocket as she takes it from him to be sponged?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A love letter.
(c) A shilling.
(d) A half-crown.

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

3. The peace-time Navy employs only ____ of the lieutenants who were employed in war-time.
(a) Two-thirds.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-tenth.
(d) One-fifth.

4. Who says, "No peace for the wicked"?
(a) Whiting.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Buckland.

5. Admiral Lambert renames La Gaditana the ________.
(a) Clara.
(b) Retribution.
(c) Renegade.
(d) Conquerer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Bush fights off revolting Spanish prisoners, he is wounded _____ times and requires _____ stitches to secure the wounds.

3. In reference to the evening of playing cards with Hornblower, Admiral Parry says that the night is _________________.

4. While discussing their plans for the Spanish, Buckland tells Hornblower that he talks like a __________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?

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

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

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

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

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