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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. To what ship is Hornblower assigned?
(a) HMS Nelson.
(b) HMS Renown.
(c) HMS Leopard.
(d) HMS Shannon.

2. What do the Englishmen do upon arriving at the French brig?
(a) Punch holes in it so it will sink.
(b) Negotiate a surrender.
(c) Set it afire.
(d) Sweep the deck clear of French sailors.

3. What seems almost surreal to Hornblower?
(a) The way the land sways under his feet.
(b) Seeing his wife with his infant son so soon after hacking apart Frenchmen.
(c) The big city.
(d) Nothing.

4. To whom does Hornblower report on land?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Rear Admiral Foster.
(c) Admiral Stonewall.
(d) Admiral Leighton.

5. Where does Hornblower go before leaving the French brig?
(a) To the poop deck.
(b) To the topmast.
(c) To the Captain's quarters.
(d) To the bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sentence passed upon McCool?

2. What does Hornblower suggest could be used from the document?

3. What is Hornblower doing as the Princess gains port?

4. What does Hornblower mention about Ferrol?

5. Who comes aboard to speak with Sawyer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hornblower privy to the information passed with the signal flags?

2. What do the formerly sleeping watch sailors do as Hornblower is contemplating what to do with the ship?

3. What do Hornblower and his men do when the prize crew arrives?

4. What special duty is Hornblower assigned?

5. What does Baddlestone suggest and what does Hornblower ultimately have the men do to the French brig?

6. Describe Meadows.

7. How does Marsden describe the encounter between Calder and Villeneuve?

8. Describe Hornblower's actions up until he meets with Marsden.

9. What does Hornblower hand over to Marsden and Barrow, and what do they make of it?

10. What are Hornblower's thoughts about Ireland's plight?

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