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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hornblower most nervous about reading his experience at the semaphore?
(a) Maria.
(b) Mrs. Mason.
(c) Cornwallis.
(d) Pellew.

2. What does Hornblower do when he makes certain observations about the French after Christmas?
(a) Makes a French contact.
(b) Confers with Bush.
(c) Writes a letter.
(d) Writes it in his log.

3. How long has Hornblower been in gales when he is allowed to seek water?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Seven weeks.
(d) Five weeks.

4. Where will the story of Hornblower's success be published?
(a) The Gazette.
(b) The War Times.
(c) The Continental Journal.
(d) The Minutes of the Navy.

5. What does Hornblower do on Christmas?
(a) Writes to Maria.
(b) None of these.
(c) Allows rum rations for his men.
(d) Takes the watch himself.

6. For what are the changes in winter favorable?
(a) French offensive.
(b) English communication.
(c) French escape.
(d) English combat.

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

8. What was the biggest loss to the French in the night attack?
(a) The loss of lives.
(b) The damaged weapons.
(c) The ruined ships.
(d) The discovered plot.

9. Why did Doughty commit his crime?
(a) He was hungry.
(b) He was dared.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was confused.

10. What causes the Grasshopper to be bested?
(a) It takes on water.
(b) It runs aground.
(c) It is poorly handled.
(d) It is weighed down.

11. What does Hornblower update over the first summer at war?
(a) The journey log.
(b) The crew list.
(c) The naval charts.
(d) The history books.

12. What does Hornblower tell his crew when winter sets in?
(a) They must watch better than before.
(b) They must prepare for surprises.
(c) They must combat homesickness.
(d) They must get rest when they can.

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

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

15. Why does Hornblower go to Plymouth?
(a) Repairs on his ship.
(b) To train his crew.
(c) A change of station.
(d) New supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower reminisce about during the storms?

2. Who is Doughty's replacement?

3. What kind of damage does the Hotspur get during the storms?

4. How many gales come up in the same fall month?

5. How does Hornblower plan to deal with Doughty?

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