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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?
(a) He uses binoculars.
(b) He uses a telescope.
(c) He sails into the harbor.
(d) He goes to the crow's nest.

2. How many gales come up in the same fall month?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. What upsets Bush when the account of the mortar incident is in the newspaper?
(a) Hornblower's snuffing of the fuse is not mentioned.
(b) The Grasshopper's captain gets more exposure than Hornblower.
(c) Hornblower is made to look like a fool.
(d) Bush is not mentioned at all.

4. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) December.

5. How does Cornwallis appear after hearing about the water emergency on the Hotspur?
(a) Expectant.
(b) Angry.
(c) Concerned.
(d) Relaxed.

6. What is the Butcher's Bill?
(a) The list of needed provisions.
(b) The list of damage to the ship.
(c) The list of prisoners.
(d) The list of dead and wounded.

7. What do the men on the ship have to man three out of four hours during the storms?
(a) The forecastle.
(b) The crow's nest.
(c) The water pumps.
(d) The cannons.

8. What kind of damage does the Hotspur get during the storms?
(a) Leaking storage units.
(b) Bent masthead.
(c) None of these.
(d) Ripped sails.

9. What American ship is anchored in the harbor with the Hotspur?
(a) The Constitution.
(b) The Eagle.
(c) The Interceptor.
(d) The Liberty.

10. What kind of ship is the Grasshopper?
(a) A sloop.
(b) A lugger.
(c) A man of war.
(d) A frigate.

11. How does Hornblower want his role in destroying the semaphore to appear?
(a) Vital and safe.
(b) Bold and intelligent.
(c) Smart and risky.
(d) Brave and heroic.

12. What does Hornblower order his men to sleep next to after New Year's?
(a) Their bunkmates.
(b) Their guns.
(c) Their bunks.
(d) Their clothes.

13. Who is Doughty's replacement?
(a) Bernard.
(b) Bailey.
(c) Bingley.
(d) Barnes.

14. Why can Hornblower not get new water when he first gets into the bay?
(a) The ship has to be fixed.
(b) They have to fight some French guards.
(c) Another storm comes.
(d) The men are too sick.

15. What begins to fall apart when Hornblower has been at sea for six months?
(a) The sails.
(b) The flag.
(c) His clothes.
(d) The food storage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who points out the change in Hornblower on New Year's Eve?

2. Who is sent to replace Grimes?

3. For what does Hornblower search newspapers?

4. What does Hornblower tell his crew when winter sets in?

5. What does Hornblower make his crew train in during the Winter?

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