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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?
(a) To cause confusion.
(b) To force more crew members.
(c) To capture the battery.
(d) To show his power.

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

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

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) Jump in the water and swim.
(c) Show them how to get to the capital.
(d) Hand over their valuables.

5. What slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?
(a) Poor roads.
(b) Rainy weather.
(c) A lack of money.
(d) Spanish resistance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?

2. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?

3. Where does the Pluto go for repairs?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hornblower able to take over the French coaster so easily?

2. What happens when Hornblower finally returns the Sutherland to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?

3. What does Colonel Juan Claros bring with him to help the English?

4. Why does Leighton want to team up with the Spanish army in Chapter 17?

5. What happens to Hornblower when he retreats with Longley in Chapter 18?

6. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

7. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

8. Who is Villena?

9. What do Hornblower's crew do once the people leave the French coaster?

10. How does Brown help to save the Pluto in Chapter 16?

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