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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?
(a) He retreats.
(b) He marches west.
(c) He shoots cannons.
(d) He tells Hornblower to go first.

2. Why does Hornblower know what road Pino's army will take?
(a) There is only one road.
(b) Villena tells him.
(c) A gypsy fortune teller predicts it.
(d) He found a secret letter.

3. What type of game does Hornblower say rescuing the Pluto was?
(a) A game of skill.
(b) A game of whist.
(c) A game of danger.
(d) A game of hazard.

4. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?
(a) The ship is too small.
(b) There aren't enough crew.
(c) The ship is too heavy.
(d) The captain is never around.

5. How does Hornblower react to the weather while rescuing the Pluto?
(a) He is asleep.
(b) He is calm.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is angry.

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

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

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

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

10. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?
(a) A set of French ships.
(b) A guard rowboat.
(c) A French leader.
(d) A new wife.

11. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?
(a) The boat is close to the shore.
(b) The boat is too far away.
(c) The boat is completely covered with water.
(d) The boat is on fire.

12. How far is Port Vendres, France from the Spanish fortress?
(a) About 15 miles.
(b) About 5 miles.
(c) About 20 miles.
(d) About 10 miles.

13. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?
(a) It is the same size.
(b) It is three times as large.
(c) It is only slightly larger.
(d) It is twice as large.

14. What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) The lower levels flood.
(b) It loses its masts.
(c) It sinks.
(d) It nearly sinks.

15. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?
(a) 150.
(b) 250.
(c) 200.
(d) 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Villena say his horse died?

2. How do Hornblower and his volunteers reach the French coaster?

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

4. In Chapter 18, what does Claros demand for the Spanish army?

5. After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on?

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