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

2. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) Russia.

3. How does Hornblower feel about the green crew's first attempt to handle the Sutherland?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is at ease.

4. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?
(a) They are yelled at.
(b) They are beaten.
(c) They are asked politely.
(d) They are ignored.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

2. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?

3. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

4. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?

5. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 5, what does the green crew do to upset Hornblower?

4. How does Hornblower's relationship with his crew members change after the French lugger attack?

5. What does the Sutherland look like?

6. What things does Hornblower do to increase the size of the Sutherland's crew?

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

8. What does Hornblower assume about the French brig's flag that says "MV"?

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

10. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

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