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

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

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

4. While Bush and Hornblower dine with the new Captain of the Renown, they enjoy __________________.
(a) Crab salad.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Fresh lamb.
(d) All of the answers are correct.

5. Bush must hurry to catch the carrier wagon back to __________________.
(a) Plymouth.
(b) London.
(c) Cheapside.
(d) Chichester.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of his pay has Bush been giving his sisters since he first joined the Royal Navy?

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

3. Hornblower is in charge of the ships by commanding the largest called _________________.

4. What is the British currency prior to the use of "dirty notes"?

5. Hornblower resides at ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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