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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. Where is Hornblower sent to attack the French after the first bomb ketch attack in Riga?
(a) Across the bay.
(b) In open water.
(c) Up the river.
(d) The flank of their troops.

2. How many of Hornblower's men are wounded in the blocked dock?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

3. Where does Hornblower go to observe the movements of the armies at Riga?
(a) The mausoleum.
(b) The crow's nest of the ship.
(c) A tall tree.
(d) A churchtower.

4. What does Hornblower do for his surprise visitor the day after the ball?
(a) Takes them on a tour of the ship.
(b) Orders a fine meal prepared.
(c) Greets them as a great dignitary.
(d) Takes them to his personal quarters to have a discussion.

5. What valuable French asset was destroyed by Hornblower in the blocked dock?
(a) Black powder.
(b) Cannon shot.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Dried meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Braun sent after he is stopped from his plan at the dinner by Hornblower?

2. What impresses the surprise visitor about Hornblower's ship?

3. Where does Hornblower read about the different views of this attack on the Blancehfleur?

4. What does Miss Canerine introduce Hornblower to at the dinner?

5. What does Hornblower call the filled barges that he connects to the bomb ketches?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower do to get his bomb ketches in on the action at Riga?

2. What does Hornblower discover when he reaches his destination after his surprise visitor has left?

3. What does Cole do at Riga that is looked down on by Hornblower?

4. What do Hornblower and Wychwood talk about when they first meet?

5. How did Hornblower's plan at the blocked dock work?

6. How does Hornblower treat his surprise visitor the day after the ball, and how is this treatment received?

7. What does Hornblower see on the coast of Riga, and how does he know what they are?

8. Who is the pale young man at the dinner, and why is he ignored?

9. What does Hornblower notice about the siege work of the French at Riga?

10. What is Hornblower's plan of attack when he reaches his destination after his surprise visitor has left?

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