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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Governor-designate of Bombay?
(a) Chief Longbeak.
(b) Lord Eastlake.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Captain Osborn.

2. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?
(a) 250.
(b) 200.
(c) 100.
(d) 150.

3. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?
(a) Because the French ships were puny.
(b) Because the crew moved too slowly.
(c) Because the French will come back.
(d) Because the crew shouldn't gloat.

4. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?
(a) None of them.
(b) All of them.
(c) About half of them.
(d) Thirteen.

5. After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on?
(a) 15.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?

3. What does Hornblower tell his officers during dinner in Chapter 11?

4. What gets burned in Chapter 11?

5. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?

(see the answer key)

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