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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 do the men have to man the sweeps?
(a) They are being pursued.
(b) The wind has died.
(c) They need to manuever around the sandbars.
(d) To keep the men disciplined.

2. How does the fleet commander receive Hornblower?
(a) With surprise.
(b) With indignation.
(c) With coolness.
(d) He is unable to meet with Hornblower for a few days.

3. How does Hornblower visualize his wife?
(a) As finally able to become involved with her childhood love.
(b) As happy to be free of him.
(c) He tries not to think of her.
(d) As a widow in mourning.

4. What do the men find awkward?
(a) To attend to their daily abulations.
(b) The size of the boat.
(c) The need to pretend to be peasants.
(d) To resume a life of naval discipline together.

5. How much money does Hornblower receive from the sale of the vessel he captures?
(a) 2600 pounds.
(b) 55 pounds.
(c) Nothing.
(d) 1000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do the men become acquainted?

2. Of what does the fleet commander assure Hornblower?

3. About what does Hornblower feel ashamed?

4. Why must they find another boat?

5. What news does Hornblower receive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Chapters 16 and 17 used for in this story?

2. What is a humorous aspect of the river trip having to do with being on fresh water?

3. What worries Hornblower as the days in the count's house go by? What kind of visions does he have of her and Barbara?

4. What does the Count suggest will be good disguises for the men and how does he help them with the disguise?

5. What characteristics of the three men enhance their disguises?

6. What does Hornblower reflect upon about his wife?

7. What happens as the weeks pass with Bush and how does Brown help him?

8. What does Hornblower realize about his status should he be caught and how does he view himself in his present situation?

9. What do Bush and Brown do to prepare for a spring escape and how does Hornblower feel about it?

10. What is the writing style like in Chapters 11 and 12?

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