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

2. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) He doesn't like their food.
(b) He isn't hungry.
(c) He has a second stop to make.
(d) He feels guilty.

3. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?
(a) Because the crew moved too slowly.
(b) Because the crew shouldn't gloat.
(c) Because the French will come back.
(d) Because the French ships were puny.

4. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?
(a) He sells a medal.
(b) He takes out a loan.
(c) He pawns a sword.
(d) He uses all of his savings.

5. In Chapter 18, who does Hornblower retreat with?
(a) Brown.
(b) Bush.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Longley.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15?

4. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?

5. Why does Leighton want Hornblower to lead his forces in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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