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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. Who is Lord Barham?
(a) The Prince of Wale's right hand man.
(b) The Warden of the Southern Marshes.
(c) The first sea-lord.
(d) The Warden of the Northern Province.

2. What surprises Marsden when Hornblower looks at the document?
(a) Hornblower knows the Duke's seal.
(b) That Hornblower is that interested in the papers.
(c) Nothing would surprise Marsden about Hornblower.
(d) Hornblower is able to read French.

3. How does Maria act when Hornblower arrives?
(a) Cold.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Tearful.

4. What is the most important thing about the letter?
(a) The dates mentioned.
(b) There is nothing important about it.
(c) The locations mentioned.
(d) The seal and signature.

5. Who is Reverend Doctor Claudius?
(a) A forger.
(b) Napoleon's personal physician.
(c) A minister.
(d) A doctor of considerable renown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the packet weighted?

2. What is Hornblower contemplating as he leaves the admiralty?

3. With what is the document sealed that Hornblower delivered to the Admiralty?

4. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?

5. What does Hornblower do with the sea chest?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the setting and circumstances at the opening of this short story?

3. How do the Englishmen get over to the French brig?

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

5. Describe the situation about McCool's chest and what Hornblower ultimately decides to do.

6. Describe Meadows.

7. How does Reverend Doctor Claudius fit into Hornblower's scheme?

8. What does Hornblower do while the men are destroying the ship?

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

10. What is most useful about the document that Hornblower brings to the admiralty?

(see the answer keys)

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