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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 draft animals are used in Chapter 18 to help the English?
(a) English draft animals.
(b) German draft animals.
(c) French draft animals.
(d) Spanish draft animals.

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

3. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) The weather.
(b) Hornblower's health.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Leighton's mood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?

2. What rank does Villena have?

3. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Hornblower's crew delay shooting the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

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

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

9. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

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

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