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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 is the sentence passed upon McCool?
(a) Death by hanging.
(b) Life imprisonment.
(c) Ten years at hard labor.
(d) Death by firing squad.

2. What does Hornblower suggest could be used from the document?
(a) That they could use Napoleon's signature to create a false treaty that would then be circulated.
(b) That they could set up an ambush at the location mentioned.
(c) That the seal and signature could be copied and false orders created.
(d) That they could use Josephine's signature to make Napoleon doubt her.

3. What is the most important thing about the letter?
(a) The seal and signature.
(b) The locations mentioned.
(c) The dates mentioned.
(d) There is nothing important about it.

4. What is Hornblower to keep McCool from doing?
(a) Writing any letters to his family.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Talking to any crew member.
(d) Writing to the French command.

5. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?
(a) To sleep.
(b) To the admiralty.
(c) To see his father.
(d) To meet with his lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?

2. What do they offer Hornblower to accept the assignment?

3. What does Hornblower do with the sea chest?

4. What is Hornblower's opinion about Ireland?

5. What do the French send to the Princess?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is most useful about the document that Hornblower brings to the admiralty?

2. What are Hornblower's thoughts about Ireland's plight?

3. Describe the fight to gain control of the French brig.

4. What indications are there that the weighted packet Hornblower takes off the French brig might be important?

5. How does Marsden describe the encounter between Calder and Villeneuve?

6. What does Baddlestone suggest and what does Hornblower ultimately have the men do to the French brig?

7. What do the formerly sleeping watch sailors do as Hornblower is contemplating what to do with the ship?

8. What procedures are followed by Hornblower and others once McCool is aboard the Renown?

9. Describe the outcome of the court martial and the events up to when McCool is hanged.

10. How does Reverend Doctor Claudius fit into Hornblower's scheme?

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