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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. Horatio suggests that they use a ________ from the ship to attack the far end of the bay.
(a) Thirthy-pounder.
(b) Twelve-pounder.
(c) Twenty-four-pounder.
(d) Nine-pounder.

2. In reference to the evening of playing cards with Hornblower, Admiral Parry says that the night is _________________.
(a) Instructive as well as amusing.
(b) Irritating as well as amusing.
(c) Instructive as well as irritating.
(d) Amusing as well as frustrating.

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

4. The landlady's daughter's name is ___________________.
(a) Marian.
(b) Mary.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Maria.

5. During the past several years of war, Bush has only known ______ short interval(s) of leave.
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Spanish officer with a white flag who approaches the English-taken fort is __________________.

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

3. Finish the quote: "The Court of Inquiry was not nearly as awe-inspiring as a ________."

4. The peace-time Navy employs only ____ of the lieutenants who were employed in war-time.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the Court of Inquiry.

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

10. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?

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