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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do criminals join the Royal Navy?
(a) To repent for their crimes.
(b) To explain the criminal mind to others.
(c) To avoid going to prison.
(d) To run from the police.

2. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?
(a) She is friends with his wife.
(b) He saves her dog.
(c) He works for her husband.
(d) He gives her a ride home.

3. 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.

4. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?
(a) Bush.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bolton.
(d) Leighton.

5. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?
(a) Yelling at the new crew.
(b) Clearing the harbor.
(c) Choosing the best path.
(d) Steering the ship.

6. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They move moderately ahead.
(b) They move slowly.
(c) They go too quickly.
(d) They forget it's their turn to steer.

7. Where does Hornblower say he finds the most comfort in Chapter 5?
(a) In France.
(b) The sea.
(c) Being under the decks.
(d) At home with Maria.

8. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?
(a) Merchant ships.
(b) Battle ships.
(c) Fishing boats.
(d) Submarines.

9. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?
(a) Return to England.
(b) Take tourists for a ride.
(c) Look for prizes.
(d) Be redone.

10. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?
(a) Gunners.
(b) Lowermen.
(c) Topmen.
(d) Shooters.

11. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?
(a) 500.
(b) 700.
(c) 400.
(d) 600.

12. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?
(a) NO.
(b) PL.
(c) TW.
(d) MV.

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

14. Who built the Sutherland?
(a) The Dutch.
(b) The English.
(c) The French.
(d) The German.

15. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?
(a) They don't attack.
(b) With guns.
(c) With fire.
(d) With cannons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?

2. Who does Bolton casually disregard while having dinner with Hornblower?

3. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?

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

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

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