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

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

3. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?
(a) To stop.
(b) To call for backup.
(c) To throw more rope.
(d) To have people jump overboard.

4. After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 25.

5. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?
(a) The ship is small enough to fit close.
(b) They are hidden by the land.
(c) A canal follows the road the army is on.
(d) The Sutherland can't get close to the army.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What rank does Villena have?

4. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?

5. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the storm in Chapter 15, what happens to the Pluto?

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 11, what are Hornblower's plans for the attack of the French?

7. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

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

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

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

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