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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 does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?
(a) Its history.
(b) Its large stern-galley.
(c) Its length.
(d) Its crew.

2. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?
(a) Negatively.
(b) She won't talk about her.
(c) Positively.
(d) Indifferent.

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

4. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?
(a) Friendship.
(b) In love.
(c) Disinterested.
(d) Worried.

5. What does Hornblower take when he captures the French brig?
(a) A prize crew.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) The flags.
(d) Supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship Bolton leads?

2. Why are the French luggers a threat to the Sutherland?

3. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?

4. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

5. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower complain about in Chapter 6?

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

4. What does Hornblower capture from the Spanish fortress?

5. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

6. In Chapter 5, why does Hornblower worry so much about the 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. After dropping off the Indianmen ships, what does Hornblower do to their crew?

10. What does the Sutherland look like?

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