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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. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) He isn't allowed to dine there.
(b) He must immediately depart.
(c) The weather is going to get bad.
(d) He already ate.

2. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?
(a) Hand over their valuables.
(b) Jump in the water and swim.
(c) Show them how to get to the capital.
(d) Get in boats and row to shore.

3. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?
(a) Hot.
(b) Calm.
(c) Rough.
(d) Cold.

4. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?
(a) An award.
(b) A better title.
(c) A fancy dinner.
(d) A bag of money.

5. When do the two French luggers appear?
(a) After they pass Brest.
(b) When they are in Brest.
(c) Before they reach Brest.
(d) A day after they leave Brest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?

2. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?

3. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?

4. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?

5. What type of game does Hornblower say rescuing the Pluto was?

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