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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?
(a) He has had too much to drink.
(b) He likes Barbara.
(c) He is afraid of losing the Sutherland.
(d) He is nervous about his new job.

2. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) North.
(d) South.

3. After seeing the larger coaster, how many volunteers does Hornblower decide to call on?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

4. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?
(a) None of them.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) About half of them.
(d) All of them.

5. Why are the French luggers a threat to the Sutherland?
(a) They run into the Sutherland head-on.
(b) They follow on either side.
(c) They move faster.
(d) They have larger guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?

2. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?

3. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?

4. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?

5. In Chapter 10, when do the Spanish realize they have been tricked?

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