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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 head back to the French coaster.
(d) To miss the other ships.

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

4. 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) Hand over their valuables.
(d) Jump in the water and swim.

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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.

9. How does Leighton react to news of the face-off with the French in Chapter 18?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is pleased.
(d) He is scared.

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

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

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

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

14. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) Hornblower's health.
(b) The weather.
(c) Leighton's mood.
(d) Dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 18, what does Claros demand for the Spanish army?

3. Where does Hornblower aim the round shot at the Italian army?

4. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?

5. In Chapter 17, who does Leighton decide to enter into a joint operation with?

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