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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Hornblower have his men shoot the baggage animals in Chapter 14?
(a) He wanted to test his crew.
(b) He doesn't like animals.
(c) He was angry at the Italians.
(d) He read that they were important.

3. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?
(a) They use it as a sign of defeat.
(b) They don't see the ship as a threat.
(c) They are trying to wave them on.
(d) They think the Sutherland is a friendly ship.

4. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Children.
(c) Crew members.
(d) Women.

5. Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?
(a) They don't realize they are being chased.
(b) They know Hornblower will win.
(c) They think it's a French ship.
(d) They know the Sutherland is too fast.

Short Answer Questions

1. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?

2. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?

3. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?

4. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

5. Why does Villena say his horse died?

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