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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. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) Spain.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. In Chapter 11, how many prizes does Hornblower capture in a 24-hour period?
(a) Ten.
(b) Nine.
(c) Eight.
(d) Seven.

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

4. Who does Bolton casually disregard while having dinner with Hornblower?
(a) Himself.
(b) Maria.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Hornblower.

5. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Build a new boat.
(c) Take out a loan.
(d) Protect their coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the two French luggers appear?

2. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

3. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?

4. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?

5. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?

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