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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

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

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

13. Why does Hornblower have his men shoot the baggage animals in Chapter 14?
(a) He was angry at the Italians.
(b) He read that they were important.
(c) He doesn't like animals.
(d) He wanted to test his crew.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank does Villena have?

2. Where does Hornblower have the cannon dragged to in Chapter 18?

3. What is unique about the French coast?

4. What occupation does Villena resist?

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

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