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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. Who comes aboard to speak with Sawyer?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) The lieutenant of the prize crew.
(c) Admiral Leighton.
(d) Lord Cornwallis.

2. What does Hornblower tell the men on the longboat to do?
(a) Prepare to die.
(b) Wait for an answer.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Board.

3. What do the Englishmen do upon arriving at the French brig?
(a) Set it afire.
(b) Sweep the deck clear of French sailors.
(c) Negotiate a surrender.
(d) Punch holes in it so it will sink.

4. What follows after Hornblower is shown leaving the admiralty?
(a) A look at how the orders are forged.
(b) Hornblower saying goodbye to Maria.
(c) An author's note.
(d) How he gets to see Villeneuve.

5. What skill does Hornblower mention that he possesses?
(a) Speaking German.
(b) Speaking Spanish.
(c) Spying.
(d) Speaking French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the end result of Hornblower delivering the false orders to Villeneuve?

2. What do the English do after the fighting?

3. What does McCool give Hornblower?

4. What does Hornblower order the men to do to the French brig?

5. What do the English do with the two long boats?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the situation about McCool's chest and what Hornblower ultimately decides to do.

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

3. Why is Hornblower privy to the information passed with the signal flags?

4. Describe Hornblower's actions up until he meets with Marsden.

5. What does Hornblower do while the men are destroying the ship?

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

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

8. What are several factors that cause Marsden to be impressed with Hornblower?

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

10. Describe Meadows.

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