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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 part of the Sutherland is damaged when the luggers surround it?
(a) Nothing is damaged.
(b) The mast.
(c) The side.
(d) The window.

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

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

4. Why does the Pluto nearly collide with the Sutherland in Chapter 16?
(a) The Sutherland is out of control.
(b) The captain of the Pluto is angry.
(c) The weather is bad.
(d) It is windy.

5. What part of the lugger is damaged when they surround the Sutherland?
(a) The side.
(b) The window.
(c) Nothing is damaged.
(d) The mast.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?

5. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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