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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. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?
(a) Inflated.
(b) Truthful.
(c) Made-up.
(d) Guessed.

2. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?
(a) 130.
(b) 150.
(c) 140.
(d) 120.

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

4. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Leighton's mood.
(c) The weather.
(d) Hornblower's health.

5. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?
(a) Protect their coast.
(b) Take out a loan.
(c) Build a new boat.
(d) Surrender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?

2. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?

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

4. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?

5. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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