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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Hornblower react to the weather while rescuing the Pluto?
(a) He is asleep.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is calm.

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

5. 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 shoots cannons.
(c) He marches west.
(d) He retreats.

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

7. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?
(a) To stop.
(b) To have people jump overboard.
(c) To call for backup.
(d) To throw more rope.

8. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?
(a) That they won't accept help.
(b) That they will be too strong.
(c) That they will be undependable.
(d) That they won't win.

9. How many quarterdeck cannonades does Hornblower use against the Italian army?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

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

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

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

13. 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) It is windy.
(d) The Sutherland is out of control.

14. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?
(a) Only effective against the second group of crew.
(b) Very effective.
(c) They don't fire return shot.
(d) Barely effective.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?

2. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?

3. Which part of Hornblower's crew is the last to retreat in Chapter 18?

4. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?

5. What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?

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