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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower notice about two frigates in the bay after Christmas?
(a) Their colors don't change when they should.
(b) They are more weighed down.
(c) They are riding more lightly.
(d) They seem undermanned.

2. Who is sent to replace Grimes?
(a) Williams.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Washer.
(d) Daffer.

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

4. How long is Hornblower told to wait in station when he asks permission to find water?
(a) Five days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six days.

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

6. How does Hornblower appear on New Year's Eve?
(a) Haggard and strange.
(b) Distracted and upset.
(c) Tired and worried.
(d) Thin and sickly.

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

8. What does Hornblower regret after getting his first dinner from Grimes's replacement?
(a) His pre-occupation with business.
(b) His sadness about losing Pellew.
(c) His insistence that the new steward stay in Grimes's old cabin.
(d) His cold reception of the new steward.

9. What does Hornblower make his crew train in during the Winter?
(a) Sailing techniques.
(b) All of these.
(c) Navigation.
(d) Gunnery.

10. What ship captured the Clorinde?
(a) The Newfoundland.
(b) The Naiad.
(c) The Natural.
(d) The Navigator.

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

12. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Cargill.
(d) Bush.

13. What is the smallest daily water ration Hornblower gives his crew during the storms?
(a) 1/3 rations.
(b) 2/3 rations.
(c) 1/2 rations.
(d) 3/4 rations.

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

15. Why is Hornblower not able to speak with Maria?
(a) Cornwallis orders him back to sea.
(b) Hornblower is promoted.
(c) The French attack.
(d) Another gale blows up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is shot at the Hotspur while it is trying to help the Grasshopper?

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

3. Where is Hornblower told to go while he is talking to Doughty in the brig?

4. What does arems en flute mean?

5. What kind of ship is the Grasshopper?

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