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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?
(a) He gives them raises.
(b) He gives out awards.
(c) He tells them he is pleased.
(d) He learns some of their names.

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

3. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?
(a) Because the crew shouldn't gloat.
(b) Because the French will come back.
(c) Because the French ships were puny.
(d) Because the crew moved too slowly.

4. What gets burned in Chapter 11?
(a) A coaster.
(b) A battleship.
(c) A fortress.
(d) A ship-of-the-line.

5. When do the two French luggers appear?
(a) Before they reach Brest.
(b) When they are in Brest.
(c) A day after they leave Brest.
(d) After they pass Brest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

2. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?

3. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?

4. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?

5. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?

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