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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why must the men exhibit extreme caution now?
(a) There are posters of them hung on the town's boards.
(b) They are free of France and do not need to be cautious any more.
(c) There is a battle going on nearby.
(d) Napoleon's agents routinely patrol this area.

2. Where is Hornblower often gazing?
(a) At the distant town of Nevers and the River.
(b) At Felix's daughter.
(c) At Bertrand's daughter.
(d) At Marie.

3. What do the newspapers that Bush shows Hornblower extol?
(a) The new steam engines.
(b) The victory of Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar.
(c) Hornblower's virtues and amazement at his exploits.
(d) The end of the war with Napoleon.

4. Why does the third boat turn back?
(a) They get too tired.
(b) Because they have no means of propelling themselves forward.
(c) Because the fort is opening fire.
(d) Because Hornblower sinks two of them.

5. What happens to the vessel Hornblower stole?
(a) It is converted to a merchant vessel.
(b) It is converted to a transport vessel.
(c) It is sold for private use.
(d) It is purchased into service.

6. What worries Hornblower about their eventual arrival home?
(a) Whether Barbara will still be interested in him.
(b) Whether he will be given another command.
(c) A court martial for the loss of his ship.
(d) If his wife is still waiting for him.

7. What does the kitchen make?
(a) Dried fruits and jerky.
(b) Cordon Bleu.
(c) Fancy breads and pastries.
(d) Fifty pounds of ship's biscuits.

8. Why are two of the boats delayed at bit?
(a) They are arguing about pursuit.
(b) They lose their oars.
(c) They acidentally ram each other.
(d) Picking up men from the first boat which Hornblower sinks.

9. With whom do the men become acquainted?
(a) Felix and his family.
(b) Marie's family.
(c) Two English spies who are based in the village.
(d) No one since they are hiding.

10. What does Hornblower observe in the towns through which they pass?
(a) The architecture.
(b) The evidence of war.
(c) The women.
(d) The number of soldiers.

11. How many men were wounded?
(a) 145.
(b) 33.
(c) 221.
(d) 580.

12. For how long has Hornblower been without sleep?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) Almost a week
(c) 72 hours.
(d) 40 hours.

13. What have the men reached?
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) England.
(c) The tidewater.
(d) The lake into which the river flows.

14. How does Hornblower get assistance from the local pilot?
(a) He offers him a high position in the English navy.
(b) He does not need a pilot.
(c) He threatens him.
(d) He offers him a large bribe.

15. How many men were killed through the battle where Hornblower lost his ship?
(a) 44.
(b) 117.
(c) 231.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fleet commander announce concerning Bush?

2. Who weeps when Brown says goodbye?

3. Who will the men pose as?

4. What does Hornblower learn in a letter from Barbara?

5. What happens to the searches?

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