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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?
(a) The Admirals.
(b) The Bushes.
(c) No one else.
(d) The Boltons.

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

4. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?
(a) The size of the boat.
(b) The worthless crew.
(c) The delays.
(d) The terrible food.

5. What does Hornblower think about as he tries to fall asleep after dinner with the Leightons?
(a) Maria.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Preparing his ship.
(d) Running away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Governor-designate of Bombay?

2. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?

3. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?

4. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?

5. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the new crew treated aboard the Sutherland?

2. Why is Hornblower so relieved when the Sutherland leaves port?

3. What is Hornblower's first impression of the Boltons?

4. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

5. What does Hornblower capture from the Spanish fortress?

6. What makes Hornblower nervous about his dinner with the Leightons in Chapter 3?

7. What does Hornblower do when he is accused of breaking the law in Chapter 8?

8. What is Hornblower offered as a reward for his work helping the Indianmen ships arrive safely?

9. What does Hornblower complain about in Chapter 6?

10. What does the Sutherland look like?

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