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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?
(a) Protect their coast.
(b) Take out a loan.
(c) Build a new boat.
(d) Surrender.

2. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is concerned.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is indifferent.

3. Once the French-occupied strongpoint can be seen, what does Hornblower decide to do?
(a) Wait to progress.
(b) Divide into two groups to surround it.
(c) Shoot from a distance.
(d) March straight into it.

4. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?
(a) That they won't accept help.
(b) That they will be undependable.
(c) That they will be too strong.
(d) That they won't win.

5. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?
(a) It is three times as large.
(b) It is only slightly larger.
(c) It is twice as large.
(d) It is the same size.

6. In Chapter 18, who does Hornblower retreat with?
(a) Longley.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Brown.
(d) Bush.

7. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?
(a) 250.
(b) 100.
(c) 200.
(d) 150.

8. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?
(a) Very effective.
(b) Barely effective.
(c) They don't fire return shot.
(d) Only effective against the second group of crew.

9. What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The air force.
(c) The English army.
(d) The marine forces.

10. Where does the Pluto go for repairs?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

11. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?
(a) To stop.
(b) To throw more rope.
(c) To have people jump overboard.
(d) To call for backup.

12. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Leighton's mood.
(c) The weather.
(d) Hornblower's health.

13. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?
(a) A slow-and-steady.
(b) A wed-in-water.
(c) A move-and-go.
(d) A tack-in-succession.

14. What rank does Villena have?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Captain.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Judge.

15. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?
(a) The ship is small enough to fit close.
(b) They are hidden by the land.
(c) The Sutherland can't get close to the army.
(d) A canal follows the road the army is on.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower aim the grapeshot at the Italian army?

2. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?

3. How many quarterdeck cannonades does Hornblower use against the Italian army?

4. What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15?

5. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?

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