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

2. How do Hornblower and his volunteers reach the French coaster?
(a) They swim.
(b) They walk.
(c) They use a life boat.
(d) They take a canoe.

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

4. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?
(a) The ship is too small.
(b) The ship is too heavy.
(c) There aren't enough crew.
(d) The captain is never around.

5. What rank does Villena have?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Captain.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

2. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?

3. Why does Villena say his horse died?

4. What gets burned in Chapter 11?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hornblower lead the attack on the Italian army?

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

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

4. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

5. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

6. In Chapter 15, how does Hornblower assess the ships in his squadron?

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

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

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

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

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