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

2. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?
(a) For him to live a long life.
(b) For success on the seas.
(c) For riches.
(d) For him to have healthy children.

3. How does Hornblower describe his transition from land to sea in Chapter 5?
(a) It was difficult.
(b) It was ridiculous.
(c) It was humorous.
(d) It was easy.

4. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?
(a) Brining enough food.
(b) Having enough crew.
(c) Leaving his wife.
(d) Making enough money.

5. Why can't Hornblower respond to the French brig flags correctly?
(a) No one saw the French flags.
(b) He doesn't have the right flags.
(c) He wants to scare the French away.
(d) He doesn't know the code.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Sutherland crew respond after the French lugger attack?

2. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?

3. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?

4. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?

5. Who built the Sutherland?

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