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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?
(a) The air force.
(b) The English army.
(c) The Spanish.
(d) The marine forces.

2. Why does Leighton accuse Hornblower of disloyalty in Chapter 17?
(a) For his relationship with Barbara.
(b) For doubting the mission.
(c) For making fun of him.
(d) For his turning down the leadership role.

3. 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 on fire.
(d) The boat is completely covered with water.

4. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?
(a) A gun.
(b) His bare hands.
(c) A cannon.
(d) A sword.

5. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?
(a) To stop.
(b) To throw more rope.
(c) To call for backup.
(d) To have people jump overboard.

6. What makes the Spanish shore difficult to navigate in Chapter 16?
(a) It is well-protected.
(b) It is sandy.
(c) It is rocky.
(d) It is hard to see.

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

8. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?
(a) That they will be too strong.
(b) That they will be undependable.
(c) That they won't win.
(d) That they won't accept help.

9. What does Claros tell Hornblower about the lack of help from the Spanish in Chapter 18?
(a) They changed their minds.
(b) The weather was too bad.
(c) The English told them to stay back.
(d) No messengers were sent to them.

10. Why does Villena say his horse died?
(a) He wasn't there to feed it.
(b) It caught a disease.
(c) It was old.
(d) He rode it until it died.

11. Where does Hornblower have the cannon dragged to in Chapter 18?
(a) The beach.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) The French stronghold.
(d) The mountains.

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

13. What is the first thing Hornblower does when the Sutherland returns to the rendezvous point in Chapter 15?
(a) Fill out reports.
(b) Meet with his crew.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Have a celebratory dinner.

14. In Chapter 18, who does Hornblower retreat with?
(a) Leighton.
(b) Bush.
(c) Brown.
(d) Longley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What draft animals are used in Chapter 18 to help the English?

2. What type of game does Hornblower say rescuing the Pluto was?

3. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?

4. Which part of Hornblower's crew is the last to retreat in Chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?

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