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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?
(a) Travis.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Bush.

2. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?
(a) Gunners.
(b) Lowermen.
(c) Shooters.
(d) Topmen.

3. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?
(a) Look for prizes.
(b) Return to England.
(c) Take tourists for a ride.
(d) Be redone.

4. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

5. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?
(a) They take a taxi.
(b) They ride horses.
(c) They walk.
(d) Leighton lets them borrow a carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

3. What bothers Hornblower the most about leaving Maria to work on the Sutherland?

4. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?

5. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?

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