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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. Who becomes the new Captain of the Renown?
(a) Bush.
(b) Buckland.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Cogshill.

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

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

4. Upon their arrival at Kingston, Buckland has an interview with _______.
(a) Admiral Lambert.
(b) Admiral Parry.
(c) Captain Cogshill.
(d) King George II.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the declaration of peace, the world has been at war for ___ years.

2. Horatio suggests that they use a ________ from the ship to attack the far end of the bay.

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

4. While Bush and Hornblower dine with the new Captain of the Renown, they enjoy __________________.

5. _____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

3. Describe the Court of Inquiry.

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

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

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

7. When Colonel Ortega and his ship approach the fort, they wave a white flag and sound the trumpets. What is the point of this?

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

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

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

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