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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What coast does Hornblower sail along after passing the rendezvous point in Chapter 13?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Catillon.
(c) Catalan.
(d) French.

2. Who throws a line out to the Pluto in Chapter 16?
(a) Brown.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Bush.
(d) Hornblower.

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

4. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?
(a) Longley.
(b) Claros.
(c) Polwheal.
(d) Leighton.

5. What is unique about the French coast?
(a) It's full of cities and fortresses.
(b) It's too rocky to navigate.
(c) Sailors can't get close to the coast.
(d) Sailors don't have to use deep water.

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

7. Which part of Hornblower's crew is the last to retreat in Chapter 18?
(a) The marines.
(b) Hornblower himself.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) The navy.

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

9. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?
(a) Get in boats and row to shore.
(b) Show them how to get to the capital.
(c) Jump in the water and swim.
(d) Hand over their valuables.

10. Where does the Pluto go for repairs?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

11. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?
(a) It is the same size.
(b) It is only slightly larger.
(c) It is twice as large.
(d) It is three times as large.

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

13. What is the terrain like behind the road the Italian army is marching on in Chapter 14?
(a) Hilly.
(b) Smooth.
(c) Rocky.
(d) Barren.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Hornblower does when the Sutherland returns to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?

2. After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on?

3. Why does Hornblower know what road Pino's army will take?

4. How does Leighton react to news of the face-off with the French in Chapter 18?

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

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