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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claros tell Hornblower about the lack of help from the Spanish in Chapter 18?
(a) The English told them to stay back.
(b) They changed their minds.
(c) The weather was too bad.
(d) No messengers were sent to them.

2. How do Hornblower and his volunteers reach the French coaster?
(a) They walk.
(b) They use a life boat.
(c) They swim.
(d) They take a canoe.

3. What does Hornblower tell his officers during dinner in Chapter 11?
(a) That they will all get raises.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His plan of attack.
(d) That he will be retiring.

4. In Chapter 13, who are the Italians allied with?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) No one.
(d) France.

5. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?
(a) The way they weave the ropes.
(b) The way they wrap the ropes around the mast.
(c) The way they fasten it to the boats.
(d) The way they throw the ropes.

6. What does Villena have in Chapter 13 that helps Hornblower plan his next move?
(a) Private letters.
(b) A compass.
(c) Nautical charts.
(d) Maps of the French coast.

7. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) Leighton's mood.
(b) The weather.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Hornblower's health.

8. What slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?
(a) A lack of money.
(b) Poor roads.
(c) Rainy weather.
(d) Spanish resistance.

9. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?
(a) The captain is never around.
(b) There aren't enough crew.
(c) The ship is too heavy.
(d) The ship is too small.

10. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is concerned.

11. Why does Leighton accuse Hornblower of disloyalty in Chapter 17?
(a) For doubting the mission.
(b) For his turning down the leadership role.
(c) For his relationship with Barbara.
(d) For making fun of him.

12. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?
(a) 250.
(b) 150.
(c) 200.
(d) 100.

13. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?
(a) The boat is too far away.
(b) The boat is close to the shore.
(c) The boat is completely covered with water.
(d) The boat is on fire.

14. After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 25.

15. Why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point at the dead of night in Chapter 13?
(a) To miss the other ships.
(b) To head back to the French coaster.
(c) To confuse his crew.
(d) To see if he can find it in the dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?

2. What draft animals are used in Chapter 18 to help the English?

3. In Chapter 18, who does Hornblower retreat with?

4. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?

5. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?

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