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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 is the nickname of the commander of the fleet?
(a) Jimmy the Hand.
(b) Sad Face.
(c) Jimmy the Pirate.
(d) Dismal Jimmy.

2. What do the men detect?
(a) The sound of trumpets.
(b) The sound of gun fire.
(c) A slight tidal swell.
(d) A strange odor.

3. Who visits Hornblower back at his residence in England?
(a) Admiral Leighton.
(b) Bush.
(c) The French Count.
(d) Brown.

4. What uniform does Hornblower, Brown, and Bush don once on board the cutter?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) None.
(d) American.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower get assistance from the local pilot?

2. Who will the men pose as?

3. After passing through Blois, Chaumont, Amboise, Tour, and Langeais, what does Brown announce?

4. What does Hornblower notice about Brown as they are leaving?

5. What arrives over the next few days?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Hornblower's reaction to the events with Marie be viewed in terms of characterization?

2. Why was the disguise as Dutch customs officials so suitable for where the men were going?

3. What would you say is the purpose of Chapters 11 and 12?

4. How might their escape from the French be viewed and what additional bonus did they bring with their escape?

5. What are Chapters 16 and 17 used for in this story?

6. How do you think the plan to steal the Witch of Endor could be viewed and why was it an excellent one? Who helped Hornblower and the others with taking her?

7. What is the writing style like in Chapters 11 and 12?

8. What characteristics of the three men enhance their disguises?

9. What does Hornblower realize about his status should he be caught and how does he view himself in his present situation?

10. How has the relationship between the three men changed since being on board ship?

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