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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. Hornblower receives a letter in which Admiral Parry _____________________.
(a) Asks him to dinner.
(b) Confirms his promotion to commander.
(c) Accuses him of cheating at whist.
(d) Thanks him for the enjoyable evening at Long Rooms.

2. The night after the British take the fort, how many hours of sleep does Bush get to sleep before taking the morning watch?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

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

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

5. How does Colonel Ortega try to scare the British from staying at the Spanish fort?
(a) He says they will be cursed if they stay.
(b) He threatens with a Spanish invasion.
(c) He says the blacks will attack the fort.
(d) He brings up yellow fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of the declaration of peace, national ships of the ___________ Republic(s) would be "soluted with the honours due to foreign ships of war."

2. How many prize ships follow the Renown out of Samana Bay?

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

4. Bush must hurry to catch the carrier wagon back to __________________.

5. The run to Kingston, Jamaica would be completed in ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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