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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?
(a) A slow-and-steady.
(b) A wed-in-water.
(c) A tack-in-succession.
(d) A move-and-go.

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

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

5. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?
(a) Guessed.
(b) Made-up.
(c) Inflated.
(d) Truthful.

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

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

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

9. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?
(a) A cannon.
(b) A gun.
(c) His bare hands.
(d) A sword.

10. What type of game does Hornblower say rescuing the Pluto was?
(a) A game of hazard.
(b) A game of whist.
(c) A game of danger.
(d) A game of skill.

11. Where does Hornblower aim the round shot at the Italian army?
(a) Anywhere.
(b) The infantry.
(c) The artillery.
(d) The wagons.

12. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?
(a) Build a new boat.
(b) Take out a loan.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Protect their coast.

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

14. Once the French-occupied strongpoint can be seen, what does Hornblower decide to do?
(a) Divide into two groups to surround it.
(b) Shoot from a distance.
(c) March straight into it.
(d) Wait to progress.

15. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Throw it in the water.
(c) Steal it.
(d) Rip it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Villena say his horse died?

3. In Chapter 11, how many prizes does Hornblower capture in a 24-hour period?

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

5. What occupation does Villena resist?

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