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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 does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?
(a) Jump in the water and swim.
(b) Hand over their valuables.
(c) Show them how to get to the capital.
(d) Get in boats and row to shore.

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

3. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?
(a) A French leader.
(b) A guard rowboat.
(c) A set of French ships.
(d) A new wife.

4. What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) It nearly sinks.
(b) It sinks.
(c) It loses its masts.
(d) The lower levels flood.

5. Why does Hornblower know what road Pino's army will take?
(a) Villena tells him.
(b) A gypsy fortune teller predicts it.
(c) He found a secret letter.
(d) There is only one road.

Short Answer Questions

1. What slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?

2. What does Hornblower tell his officers during dinner in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?

4. How does Leighton react to news of the face-off with the French in Chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 13, who are the Italians allied with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Villena?

2. What happens to Hornblower when he retreats with Longley in Chapter 18?

3. Why does Leighton want to team up with the Spanish army in Chapter 17?

4. Why doesn't the full Spanish army materialize in Chapter 18?

5. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

6. How does Brown help to save the Pluto in Chapter 16?

7. How does Hornblower lead the attack on the Italian army?

8. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

9. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

10. After attacking the French battery, what does Hornblower think of his crew?

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