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

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

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

4. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?
(a) They think the Sutherland is a friendly ship.
(b) They are trying to wave them on.
(c) They use it as a sign of defeat.
(d) They don't see the ship as a threat.

5. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?
(a) Hand over their valuables.
(b) Show them how to get to the capital.
(c) Jump in the water and swim.
(d) Get in boats and row to shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower describe the initial attacks on the French battery?

2. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?

3. What is unique about the French coast?

4. Who is the Spanish commanding officer?

5. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the Pluto comes close to the Spanish coast in Chapter 16?

2. Why doesn't the full Spanish army materialize in Chapter 18?

3. In Chapter 13, why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point?

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

5. Why is Hornblower concerned about teaming up with the Spanish?

6. How does the Italian army react when the Sutherland comes alongside them?

7. Why does Hornblower decide to attack using the canal in Chapter 12?

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

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

10. What happens when the French leave their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

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