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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. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?
(a) The French ships are damaged.
(b) The French agree to help them.
(c) The French get lost.
(d) The French are too slow.

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

3. 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.

4. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?
(a) With cannon fire.
(b) With flag waving.
(c) With gun shot.
(d) They ignore the ships.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

2. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?

3. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?

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

5. Why does the Pluto nearly collide with the Sutherland in Chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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