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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Villena have in Chapter 13 that helps Hornblower plan his next move?
(a) Private letters.
(b) Nautical charts.
(c) A compass.
(d) Maps of the French coast.

2. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?
(a) To force more crew members.
(b) To cause confusion.
(c) To show his power.
(d) To capture the battery.

3. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?
(a) Protect their coast.
(b) Build a new boat.
(c) Take out a loan.
(d) Surrender.

4. How do Hornblower and his volunteers reach the French coaster?
(a) They use a life boat.
(b) They take a canoe.
(c) They swim.
(d) They walk.

5. Where does Hornblower aim the round shot at the Italian army?
(a) The infantry.
(b) The artillery.
(c) Anywhere.
(d) The wagons.

6. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?
(a) A canal follows the road the army is on.
(b) The ship is small enough to fit close.
(c) They are hidden by the land.
(d) The Sutherland can't get close to the army.

7. How does Hornblower describe the initial attacks on the French battery?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Too slow.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Successful.

8. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) It catches fire.
(b) It sinks.
(c) It loses its masts.
(d) The lower levels flood.

9. Why does Leighton want Hornblower to lead his forces in Chapter 17?
(a) Because he owes him.
(b) Because no one else wants to.
(c) Because he speaks Spanish.
(d) Because of his previous successes.

10. What rank does Villena have?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Captain.
(c) Judge.
(d) Colonel.

11. What does Hornblower tell his officers during dinner in Chapter 11?
(a) That he will be retiring.
(b) That they will all get raises.
(c) His plan of attack.
(d) Nothing.

12. In Chapter 11, how many prizes does Hornblower capture in a 24-hour period?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

13. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?
(a) Barely effective.
(b) They don't fire return shot.
(c) Only effective against the second group of crew.
(d) Very effective.

14. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?
(a) Hand over their valuables.
(b) Jump in the water and swim.
(c) Show them how to get to the capital.
(d) Get in boats and row to shore.

15. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?
(a) They think the Sutherland is a friendly ship.
(b) They don't see the ship as a threat.
(c) They use it as a sign of defeat.
(d) They are trying to wave them on.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claros tell Hornblower about the lack of help from the Spanish in Chapter 18?

2. What coast does Hornblower sail along after passing the rendezvous point in Chapter 13?

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

4. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 13, who are the Italians allied with?

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