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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hornblower point the Sutherland southwest in Chapter 13?
(a) To meet up with the rest of his crew.
(b) To honor his lost crew.
(c) To take another French shoreline.
(d) To visit Spain again.

2. What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) It loses its masts.
(b) The lower levels flood.
(c) It nearly sinks.
(d) It sinks.

3. Why does the Pluto nearly collide with the Sutherland in Chapter 16?
(a) The weather is bad.
(b) The captain of the Pluto is angry.
(c) The Sutherland is out of control.
(d) It is windy.

4. What makes the Spanish shore difficult to navigate in Chapter 16?
(a) It is hard to see.
(b) It is well-protected.
(c) It is sandy.
(d) It is rocky.

5. Why does Hornblower know what road Pino's army will take?
(a) A gypsy fortune teller predicts it.
(b) Villena tells him.
(c) He found a secret letter.
(d) There is only one road.

6. What do Hornblower and his men do when they are aboard the French coaster?
(a) They start fires.
(b) They sink it.
(c) They take the fixtures.
(d) They take hostages.

7. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?
(a) Docked on the French shore.
(b) A protected waterway.
(c) Open sea.
(d) Blocking the canal.

8. Who is the Spanish commanding officer?
(a) Colonel Ferriero.
(b) Colonel Valdez.
(c) Colonel Rovira.
(d) Colonel Juan Claros.

9. Where does Hornblower have the cannon dragged to in Chapter 18?
(a) The beach.
(b) The mountains.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) The French stronghold.

10. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?
(a) A guard rowboat.
(b) A French leader.
(c) A set of French ships.
(d) A new wife.

11. How does Hornblower describe the initial attacks on the French battery?
(a) Too slow.
(b) Successful.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Pleasant.

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

13. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?
(a) He tells Hornblower to go first.
(b) He marches west.
(c) He retreats.
(d) He shoots cannons.

14. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?
(a) They think the Sutherland is a friendly ship.
(b) They use it as a sign of defeat.
(c) They are trying to wave them on.
(d) They don't see the ship as a threat.

15. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?
(a) To cause confusion.
(b) To force more crew members.
(c) To show his power.
(d) To capture the battery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Villena say his horse died?

2. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?

3. How many quarterdeck cannonades does Hornblower use against the Italian army?

4. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?

5. How far is Port Vendres, France from the Spanish fortress?

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