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Ship of the Line | Quiz

C. S. Forester
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Ship of the Line | Quiz

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1)

How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack? (from Chapters 6, 7, and 8)

They talk more.
They are unchanged.
They are more sad.
They work faster.
2)

What are Leighton's final orders to Hornblower? (from Chapter 19 and 20)

Threaten the French.
Engage the enemy.
Save yourself.
Steal the ship.
3)

After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

North.
South.
East.
West.
4)

What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy? (from Chapters 6, 7, and 8)

He already ate.
The weather is going to get bad.
He isn't allowed to dine there.
He must immediately depart.
5)

Why can't Hornblower respond to the French brig flags correctly? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

No one saw the French flags.
He wants to scare the French away.
He doesn't know the code.
He doesn't have the right flags.
6)

In Chapter 11, how many prizes does Hornblower capture in a 24-hour period? (from Chapter 11 and 12)

Ten.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
7)

Through which ship does Leighton give Hornblower his last set of orders? (from Chapter 19 and 20)

Sutherland.
Caligula.
Pluto.
Cassandra.
8)

What does the first ship do that Hornblower attacks at the end of the attack in Chapter 20? (from Chapter 19 and 20)

Ram into the side of the Sutherland.
Empty its crew into the water.
Retreat for shelter.
Bring out more cannons.
9)

What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery? (from Chapter 11 and 12)

A new wife.
A French leader.
A set of French ships.
A guard rowboat.
10)

What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

Play cards.
Go out to eat.
Practice shooting.
Sleep in.
11)

What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

To have people jump overboard.
To call for backup.
To throw more rope.
To stop.
12)

What do Hornblower and his men do when they are aboard the French coaster? (from Chapter 11 and 12)

They start fires.
They take the fixtures.
They take hostages.
They sink it.
13)

Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland? (from Chapters 9 and 10)

They know the Sutherland is too fast.
They think it's a French ship.
They don't realize they are being chased.
They know Hornblower will win.
14)

What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17 and 18)

The marine forces.
The Spanish.
The air force.
The English army.
15)

How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew? (from Chapters 6, 7, and 8)

140.
130.
150.
120.
16)

Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

The ship is too heavy.
The captain is never around.
The ship is too small.
There aren't enough crew.
17)

What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17 and 18)

He retreats.
He tells Hornblower to go first.
He shoots cannons.
He marches west.
18)

Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14? (from Chapters 13 and 14)

The Sutherland can't get close to the army.
A canal follows the road the army is on.
They are hidden by the land.
The ship is small enough to fit close.
19)

How many French ships-of-the-line is Cassandra being chased by in Chapter 19? (from Chapter 19 and 20)

Six.
Four.
Five.
Seven.
20)

While attacking the first ship in Chapter 20, what part does Hornblower strike first? (from Chapter 19 and 20)

Stem.
Stern.
The side.
The back.
21)

Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery? (from Chapter 11 and 12)

To show his power.
To force more crew members.
To capture the battery.
To cause confusion.
22)

Why does Hornblower have his men shoot the baggage animals in Chapter 14? (from Chapters 13 and 14)

He read that they were important.
He was angry at the Italians.
He wanted to test his crew.
He doesn't like animals.
23)

After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on? (from Chapter 11 and 12)

25.
20.
10.
15.
24)

What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 15 and 16)

It loses its masts.
It sinks.
It nearly sinks.
The lower levels flood.
25)

What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen? (from Chapters 6, 7, and 8)

A bag of money.
An award.
A better title.
A fancy dinner.
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