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

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

3. What does Hornblower think the French are doing when he makes observations after Christmas?
(a) Making land maneuvers.
(b) Transferring troops.
(c) Trying to escape.
(d) Preparing for assault.

4. What is the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Rear Admiral.
(c) General.
(d) Major.

5. What does Hornblower reminisce about during the storms?
(a) His experiences with Pellew.
(b) His wife.
(c) His time off during peace.
(d) His first days on a ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What startles Hornblower about Grimes's replacement?

2. How long has Hornblower been in gales when he is allowed to seek water?

3. What does Hornblower hesitate to add to the Butcher's Bill?

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

5. How does Cornwallis appear after hearing about the water emergency on the Hotspur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the crew of the Hotspur have to endure while living on shortened rations of water?

2. What does Bush say to Hornblower after the excitement of the night attack is over?

3. What has caused the two frigates in Brest to ride lower than usual in the water?

4. Who is Hornblower's visitor while in Cadiz, and what do they discuss?

5. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to pursue the Spanish treasure fleet?

6. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?

7. What do three red lights on a French ship mean?

8. What does Hornblower order his crew to do after the foremast comes down, and why?

9. What does Hornblower get excited about as the New Year approaches?

10. How does Doughty escape from the Hotspur?

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