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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 is weighed down.
(b) It runs aground.
(c) It takes on water.
(d) It is poorly handled.

2. For what does Hornblower search newspapers?
(a) Words from Pellew.
(b) Sightings of French ships.
(c) News of the war.
(d) Mentions of his experiences.

3. What increases around the destroyed semaphore?
(a) French army battalions.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Ships of war.
(d) Guards.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the second French ship harmed when Hornblower makes his night attack?

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

5. How was the frigate run aground destroyed?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What changes set in at the winter, and what does this mean for Hornblower?

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

4. Why is Hornblower unable to re-provision his ship when he was meant to?

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

6. Why is the navy so important to England's success?

7. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?

8. How does Doughty escape from the Hotspur?

9. When does Hornblower ask to re-fill his water supply, and what answer is he given?

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

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