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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. Before the Sutherland takes to the sea, what does Hornblower tell Bush to do?
(a) Find a new job.
(b) Work harder.
(c) Take a break.
(d) Say goodbye to his family.

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

3. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Women.
(c) Children.
(d) Crew members.

4. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He has late bills.
(c) He used his savings to stock the Sutherland.
(d) He recently lost his investments.

5. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?
(a) To get help escaping the French.
(b) To undermine the King.
(c) To recruit crew members.
(d) To find a missing dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?

2. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?

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

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

5. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Leighton's squadron?

6. What does the Sutherland look like?

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

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

9. What happens when Maria brings up Barbara during her walk home with Hornblower in Chapter 4?

10. What is Hornblower's relationship with Barbara Leighton at the beginning of this novel?

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