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Hornblower and the Hotspur Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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 gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A brooch.
(d) A ring.

2. What is a semaphore?
(a) A French ship.
(b) A large tower.
(c) A blockade.
(d) A gun.

3. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?
(a) Strawberry.
(b) Black current.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Gooseberry.

4. What is Grimes's position on board?
(a) Steward.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Footlocker.
(d) Ratline inspector.

5. What is inside the package with the orders sent by Hornblower?
(a) A French flag.
(b) Gold coins.
(c) Some new maps.
(d) A mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?

2. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?

3. What helps Cargill to be successful on his second attempt to complete an order from Hornblower?

4. What does Cotard claim to be when he is approached by a French guard?

5. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the semaphore?

2. How does Hornblower feel right before his wedding, and what does he do?

3. How is Hornblower as the most junior leader is treated when he dines with the other leaders?

4. What was the damage caused by the ship-to-shore action?

5. What is Hornblower supposed to use any extra money for when he gets to France?

6. How does Bush feel when Hornblower knows all about the Loire in the Brest harbor?

7. What does Hornblower need to make his plan to destroy the semaphore successful?

8. What gift does Hornblower give Maria before he leaves, and what is this symbolic of?

9. Why is Grimes so afraid of Hornblower?

10. Why does Hornblower lead the assault on the semaphore himself?

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