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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. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?
(a) With fire.
(b) They don't attack.
(c) With cannons.
(d) With guns.

2. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?
(a) He is worried what others will think.
(b) He criticizes himself.
(c) He thinks he did well enough.
(d) He feels proud.

3. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?
(a) Get knighted.
(b) Show their paperwork.
(c) Say a prayer.
(d) Bathe.

4. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?
(a) They are asked politely.
(b) They are beaten.
(c) They are ignored.
(d) They are yelled at.

5. What does Hornblower discuss with Bolton during their first dinner together?
(a) Military strategy.
(b) Running for politics.
(c) Leaving the military.
(d) Their personal lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?

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

3. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?

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

5. When do the two French luggers appear?

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