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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. How is the second French ship harmed when Hornblower makes his night attack?
(a) All of these.
(b) It is rammed by the third ship.
(c) It catches on fire.
(d) It runs aground.

2. What kind of damage does the Hotspur get during the storms?
(a) None of these.
(b) Bent masthead.
(c) Leaking storage units.
(d) Ripped sails.

3. Who is Hornblower most nervous about reading his experience at the semaphore?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Maria.
(c) Mrs. Mason.
(d) Pellew.

4. Who is sent to replace Grimes?
(a) Williams.
(b) Washer.
(c) Doughty.
(d) Daffer.

5. What is the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?
(a) Major.
(b) Rear Admiral.
(c) Corporal.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do while trying to rescue the Grasshopper that amazes his crew?

2. What does arems en flute mean?

3. How does Cornwallis appear after hearing about the water emergency on the Hotspur?

4. Why was Hornblower looking forward to New Years?

5. Where has Maria sailed from to visit Hornblower?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has caused the two frigates in Brest to ride lower than usual in the water?

2. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?

3. What does Bush say to Hornblower after the excitement of the night attack is over?

4. Who is Hornblower's visitor while in Cadiz, and what do they discuss?

5. What does Doughty make for Hornblower on his first day in his service?

6. Why does Doughty say he struck an officer?

7. What kind of ships does Napoleon allow into his armada?

8. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to pursue the Spanish treasure fleet?

9. What does the Brest blockade consist of over the first summer at war?

10. What happens when a mortar lands on the Hotspur?

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