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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. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?
(a) 120.
(b) 150.
(c) 140.
(d) 130.

2. How many guns are on the Sutherland?
(a) 74.
(b) 44.
(c) 64.
(d) 54.

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

4. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Travis.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Bush.

5. How does the Sutherland crew respond after the French lugger attack?
(a) They are silent.
(b) They cry.
(c) They yell at each other.
(d) They cheer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the Sutherland is damaged when the luggers surround it?

2. Who is the Governor-designate of Bombay?

3. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?

4. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?

5. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why does Hornblower worry so much about the crew?

2. What happens when Bolton and Hornblower have dinner in Chapter 9?

3. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

4. What role does Bush play in the capture of the Spanish fortress?

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

6. Why does Hornblower have a difficult time falling asleep in Chapter 4?

7. What happens when the two French luggers come upon the Sutherland?

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

9. How does Hornblower react after the French lugger attack, and why?

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

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