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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. How do Hornblower and his volunteers reach the French coaster?
(a) They swim.
(b) They walk.
(c) They use a life boat.
(d) They take a canoe.

2. How does Hornblower react to the weather while rescuing the Pluto?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is asleep.
(d) He is calm.

3. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?
(a) A protected waterway.
(b) Open sea.
(c) Docked on the French shore.
(d) Blocking the canal.

4. How far is Port Vendres, France from the Spanish fortress?
(a) About 20 miles.
(b) About 10 miles.
(c) About 5 miles.
(d) About 15 miles.

5. What slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?
(a) Spanish resistance.
(b) Rainy weather.
(c) Poor roads.
(d) A lack of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower aim the round shot at the Italian army?

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

3. Why does Leighton accuse Hornblower of disloyalty in Chapter 17?

4. What occupation does Villena resist?

5. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Villena?

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

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

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

10. Why is Hornblower concerned about teaming up with the Spanish?

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