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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. Why do the men have to man the sweeps?
(a) To keep the men disciplined.
(b) The wind has died.
(c) They are being pursued.
(d) They need to manuever around the sandbars.

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

3. Why does Bush fret about the loss of his foot?
(a) It will reduce his chances at a good marriage.
(b) It is still not healing well.
(c) It itches him though it's not there.
(d) It will make promotion, or even active-duty service, unlikely.

4. Why must they find another boat?
(a) Theirs is unsuitable for the high seas.
(b) Their sank when they hit a sandbar.
(c) They want to send it back to its owner.
(d) Theirs is too noticeable.

5. What does the fleet commander announce concerning Bush?
(a) He is promoted to commander of the vessel Hornblower and he captured.
(b) He will recommend the Navy retaining him.
(c) He will send him to England to be treated by the commander's person physician.
(d) He will retire him with full honors and a stipend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What delights Hornblower?

2. What do the newspapers announce finally?

3. What do the men find awkward?

4. How much money does Hornblower receive from the sale of the vessel he captures?

5. Who gives chase to Hornblower's vessel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Count suggest will be good disguises for the men and how does he help them with the disguise?

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

3. What is Hornblower's status at the end of Chapter 17 and how does he view his possible future?

4. Why does Hornblower discard his disguise so quickly?

5. 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?

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

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

8. What does Hornblower and Bush do with Marie and the Count to help pass the time? How does Bush do with it?

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

10. What is a humorous aspect of the river trip having to do with being on fresh water?

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