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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?
(a) The English army.
(b) The marine forces.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) The air force.

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

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

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

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

6. What gets burned in Chapter 11?
(a) A ship-of-the-line.
(b) A battleship.
(c) A fortress.
(d) A coaster.

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

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

9. How does Hornblower ensure that the Pluto doesn't collide with the Sutherland?
(a) He makes the Sutherland move faster.
(b) He signals to the Pluto.
(c) He guages the wind.
(d) He cuts the rope between the ships.

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

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

12. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?
(a) The way they weave the ropes.
(b) The way they throw the ropes.
(c) The way they wrap the ropes around the mast.
(d) The way they fasten it to the boats.

13. 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.

14. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is concerned.

15. How far is Port Vendres, France from the Spanish fortress?
(a) About 20 miles.
(b) About 10 miles.
(c) About 15 miles.
(d) About 5 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Pluto nearly collide with the Sutherland in Chapter 16?

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

3. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?

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

5. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?

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