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

2. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?
(a) Throw it in the water.
(b) Rip it.
(c) Steal it.
(d) Burn it.

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

4. How many quarterdeck cannonades does Hornblower use against the Italian army?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

5. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He has late bills.
(c) He used his savings to stock the Sutherland.
(d) He recently lost his investments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

2. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?

3. Who throws a line out to the Pluto in Chapter 16?

4. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?

5. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

(see the answer key)

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