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

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

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

4. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?
(a) Throw it in the water.
(b) Rip it.
(c) Steal it.
(d) Burn it.

5. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?
(a) A move-and-go.
(b) A slow-and-steady.
(c) A wed-in-water.
(d) A tack-in-succession.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Hornblower and his men do when they are aboard the French coaster?

3. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?

4. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Hornblower decide to attack using the canal in Chapter 12?

3. What do Hornblower's crew do once the people leave the French coaster?

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

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

6. Why is Hornblower able to take over the French coaster so easily?

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

8. Why does Hornblower's crew delay shooting the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

9. How does Leighton feel about saving the Pluto?

10. What happens to Hornblower when he retreats with Longley in Chapter 18?

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