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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. What do the fall gales prevent from happening?
(a) Clear sights.
(b) Effective blockading.
(c) Re-provisioning.
(d) Practice runs with the guns.

2. Where is Hornblower told to go while he is talking to Doughty in the brig?
(a) Creon.
(b) Cadiz.
(c) Caribbean.
(d) Colot.

3. What does Hornblower do while trying to rescue the Grasshopper that amazes his crew?
(a) He repairs the sails on the Grasshopper.
(b) He pulls the Grasshopper's captain out of the wreckage.
(c) He returns fire on the French frigate.
(d) He puts out a mortar fuse.

4. How does Hornblower want his role in destroying the semaphore to appear?
(a) Smart and risky.
(b) Vital and safe.
(c) Bold and intelligent.
(d) Brave and heroic.

5. Why was Hornblower looking forward to New Years?
(a) His son should be born around then.
(b) He will receive his promotion.
(c) He will get a re-supply for his crew.
(d) His wife is coming to visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?

2. For what is Doughty arrested?

3. What does arems en flute mean?

4. What does Hornblower reminisce about during the storms?

5. What does Hornblower do on Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Cornwallis so relieved when he hears about the extreme water conditions on the Hotspur?

2. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to pursue the Spanish treasure fleet?

3. What do three red lights on a French ship mean?

4. What changes set in at the winter, and what does this mean for Hornblower?

5. Who is Hornblower's visitor while in Cadiz, and what do they discuss?

6. What does Hornblower think about during the storms, and why?

7. Why does Doughty say he struck an officer?

8. Why is the navy so important to England's success?

9. How does Hornblower word his experience at the semaphore, and why?

10. What does the Brest blockade consist of over the first summer at war?

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