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

2. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) It sinks.
(b) The lower levels flood.
(c) It loses its masts.
(d) It catches fire.

3. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Rip it.
(c) Throw it in the water.
(d) Steal it.

4. Where does Hornblower aim the round shot at the Italian army?
(a) Anywhere.
(b) The wagons.
(c) The artillery.
(d) The infantry.

5. Who is the Spanish commanding officer?
(a) Colonel Valdez.
(b) Colonel Rovira.
(c) Colonel Ferriero.
(d) Colonel Juan Claros.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, who does Leighton decide to enter into a joint operation with?

2. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?

3. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?

4. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?

5. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what are Hornblower's plans for the attack of the French?

2. Who is Villena?

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

4. What happens when Hornblower finally returns the Sutherland to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 15, how does Hornblower assess the ships in his squadron?

6. How does the Italian army react when the Sutherland comes alongside them?

7. Why does Hornblower's crew delay shooting the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

8. In Chapter 13, why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point?

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

10. Why is Hornblower able to take over the French coaster so easily?

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