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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 gets burned in Chapter 11?
(a) A battleship.
(b) A coaster.
(c) A fortress.
(d) A ship-of-the-line.

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

3. What do Hornblower and his men do when they are aboard the French coaster?
(a) They take hostages.
(b) They start fires.
(c) They take the fixtures.
(d) They sink it.

4. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?
(a) The French ships are damaged.
(b) The French get lost.
(c) The French are too slow.
(d) The French agree to help them.

5. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?
(a) He learns some of their names.
(b) He gives out awards.
(c) He tells them he is pleased.
(d) He gives them raises.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?

2. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

3. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

4. Why does Hornblower lead the initial attack on the French battery?

5. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?

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