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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) Cogshill.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Buckland.

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

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

4. What does Hornblower do while at the Long Rooms?
(a) He plays piquet.
(b) He plays whist.
(c) None of the answers are correct.
(d) He plays poker.

5. Who does Admiral Parry bring with him to the game tables at Long Rooms?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) A Flag Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral Lambert.
(d) A Colonel of the Infantry.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ is killed by Spanish prisoners during their violent revolt on the Renown.

2. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?

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

4. In the language of the sea, "handsomely" means ________________.

5. While Bush is organizing the men to lift the cannon up the hill, he notes to himself that marines are _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the story that Hornblower tells to Admiral Parry at the whist table when Parry says he recognizes Hornblower's name?

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

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

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

8. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

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

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