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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Spanish officer with a white flag who approaches the English-taken fort is __________________.
(a) Villaneuva.
(b) Colonel Orega.
(c) Unknown.
(d) The Spanish Captain-General.

3. Hornblower resides at ___________________.
(a) The Navy Office.
(b) Keppel's Head.
(c) Highbury Street.
(d) The Long Rooms.

4. Bush hadn't been to the Kingston station in _____ years.
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

5. What is the British currency prior to the use of "dirty notes"?
(a) Golden guineas.
(b) Pound sterling.
(c) The Florin.
(d) Silver pieces.

6. Because of the declaration of peace, national ships of the ___________ Republic(s) would be "soluted with the honours due to foreign ships of war."
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Batavian.

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

8. In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities?
(a) Organizing the men.
(b) Figuring out the ropes.
(c) Dealing with insubordination of the men.
(d) The final lift and carry of the gun.

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

10. How many men does Hornblower bring with him to aid the Renown during the prisoner rebellion?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) 30 marines.
(c) 30 seamen.
(d) 30 seamen and 30 marines.

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

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

13. ________ is not one of Bush's strong points.
(a) Strategy.
(b) Combat.
(c) History.
(d) Patience.

14. Hornblower's landlady is ___________________.
(a) Mrs. Masons.
(b) Mrs. Manson.
(c) Mrs. Mason.
(d) Mrs. Masters.

15. _____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana.
(a) Bush.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Buckland.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon their arrival at Kingston, Buckland has an interview with _______.

3. How does Colonel Ortega try to scare the British from staying at the Spanish fort?

4. What does Hornblower do while at the Long Rooms?

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

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