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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 show his power.
(b) To cause confusion.
(c) To capture the battery.
(d) To force more crew members.

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

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

4. Why does Hornblower know what road Pino's army will take?
(a) He found a secret letter.
(b) A gypsy fortune teller predicts it.
(c) Villena tells him.
(d) There is only one road.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, who does Leighton decide to enter into a joint operation with?

2. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?

3. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?

4. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?

5. What does Villena have in Chapter 13 that helps Hornblower plan his next move?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

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

9. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

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

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