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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. How many marines from the fort does Hornblower send to assist Bush?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) 20.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

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

3. While Bush fights off revolting Spanish prisoners, he is wounded _____ times and requires _____ stitches to secure the wounds.
(a) 9; 35.
(b) 11; 35.
(c) 11; 53.
(d) 9; 53.

4. 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) 2 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

5. What colors are the Spanish officers' uniforms?
(a) Green and white.
(b) White and gold.
(c) Blue and white.
(d) Blue and gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hornblower receives a letter in which Admiral Parry _____________________.

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

3. Admiral Parry, who plays whist at the Long Rooms with Hornblower, is nicknamed __________________.

4. In a report given at the Court of Inquiry, it is said that Bush and his men stormed the fort with no more than _____ casualties.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Colonel Ortega described physically?

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

5. Describe the Court of Inquiry.

6. How is Surgeon Sankey characterized throughout Chapter 15?

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

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

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

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

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