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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Sick.
(d) Relieved.

2. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?
(a) East.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) West.

3. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) It loses its masts.
(b) It catches fire.
(c) The lower levels flood.
(d) It sinks.

4. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?
(a) Hiding his ration.
(b) Keeping them fresh.
(c) Getting enough of them.
(d) Having someone take inventory.

5. What is unique about the French coast?
(a) It's too rocky to navigate.
(b) Sailors don't have to use deep water.
(c) It's full of cities and fortresses.
(d) Sailors can't get close to the coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Pluto nearly collide with the Sutherland in Chapter 16?

2. In Chapter 5, how many of Hornblower's crew are new?

3. How does Leighton react to news of the face-off with the French in Chapter 18?

4. Through which ship does Leighton give Hornblower his last set of orders?

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

(see the answer key)

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