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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. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?
(a) The way they throw the ropes.
(b) The way they wrap the ropes around the mast.
(c) The way they weave the ropes.
(d) The way they fasten it to the boats.

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

3. What occupation does Villena resist?
(a) The English occupation of India.
(b) The English occupation of Germany.
(c) The Spanish occupation of France.
(d) The French occupation of Spain.

4. Why does Hornblower turn the Sutherland around after the attack on the Italian army?
(a) Because they get lost.
(b) To take any prizes left over.
(c) To attack the survivors.
(d) Because they can't keep going straight.

5. 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) They are hidden by the land.
(c) The Sutherland can't get close to the army.
(d) The ship is small enough to fit close.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower describe the initial attacks on the French battery?

2. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?

3. What does Villena have in Chapter 13 that helps Hornblower plan his next move?

4. In Chapter 18, who does Hornblower retreat with?

5. How does Hornblower react to the weather while rescuing the Pluto?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13, why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point?

2. Why is the Italian army heading to Spain?

3. After attacking the French battery, what does Hornblower think of his crew?

4. During the storm in Chapter 15, what happens to the Pluto?

5. What does Colonel Juan Claros bring with him to help the English?

6. Why is Hornblower concerned about teaming up with the Spanish?

7. After their coaster is taken over and destroyed, how do the French try to get even with Hornblower?

8. How does Hornblower lead the attack on the Italian army?

9. How does Brown help to save the Pluto in Chapter 16?

10. Who is Villena?

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