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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?
(a) To recruit crew members.
(b) To find a missing dog.
(c) To undermine the King.
(d) To get help escaping the French.

3. What does Hornblower take when he captures the French brig?
(a) A prize crew.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) The flags.
(d) Supplies.

4. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?
(a) It was redesigned.
(b) It was stripped of its weapons.
(c) It was burned.
(d) It was put on display.

5. How does Hornblower feel about the green crew's first attempt to handle the Sutherland?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is worried.
(c) He is at ease.
(d) He is embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

2. What does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?

3. How many Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?

4. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

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

(see the answer key)

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