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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. For how long has Hornblower been without sleep?
(a) 72 hours.
(b) 24 hours.
(c) 40 hours.
(d) Almost a week

2. Who visits Hornblower back at his residence in England?
(a) The French Count.
(b) Bush.
(c) Brown.
(d) Admiral Leighton.

3. What do the newspapers announce finally?
(a) That the war is over.
(b) That only Hornblower is being offered amnesty.
(c) That Hornblower and his companions drown in an escape attempt.
(d) That Brown and Bush only are offered amnesty.

4. Where is Hornblower often gazing?
(a) At Felix's daughter.
(b) At Bertrand's daughter.
(c) At Marie.
(d) At the distant town of Nevers and the River.

5. What is the fleet commander's response to Hornblower's account?
(a) He states that Hornblower was promoted in absentia.
(b) He does not offer an opinion.
(c) He states that Hornblower is considered a traitor.
(d) He states that Hornblower has enjoyed the protection and guidance of divine providence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bush fret about the loss of his foot?

2. How does Hornblower visualize his wife?

3. What does Hornblower learn about Admiral Leighton?

4. How does the riverbed change?

5. What intrigues Hornblower as he observes the activities of the harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower realize about his status should he be caught and how does he view himself in his present situation?

2. What happens to Bush upon their return to England and what does Hornblower still fret about?

3. What is Hornblower's status at the end of Chapter 17 and how does he view his possible future?

4. How do you think the plan to steal the Witch of Endor could be viewed and why was it an excellent one? Who helped Hornblower and the others with taking her?

5. How are the French responding to the missing men and what finally happens that gives them some hope?

6. What does Brown do that demonstrates his change in attitude towards Hornblower and how does Hornblower feel about it?

7. How might Hornblower's reaction to the events with Marie be viewed in terms of characterization?

8. What is a humorous aspect of the river trip having to do with being on fresh water?

9. How has the relationship between the three men changed since being on board ship?

10. What characteristics of the three men enhance their disguises?

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