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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. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?
(a) The boat is completely covered with water.
(b) The boat is close to the shore.
(c) The boat is too far away.
(d) The boat is on fire.

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

3. Where does Hornblower see the large coaster in Chapter 12?
(a) A protected waterway.
(b) Docked on the French shore.
(c) Open sea.
(d) Blocking the canal.

4. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?
(a) A slow-and-steady.
(b) A move-and-go.
(c) A tack-in-succession.
(d) A wed-in-water.

5. What does Leighton signal to the Sutherland during its attempt to rescue the Pluto?
(a) To have people jump overboard.
(b) To call for backup.
(c) To stop.
(d) To throw more rope.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?

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

4. What makes the Spanish shore difficult to navigate in Chapter 16?

5. What happens to the Sutherland during the storm in Chapter 15?

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