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

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

3. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?
(a) Take tourists for a ride.
(b) Look for prizes.
(c) Be redone.
(d) Return to England.

4. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?
(a) Two times.
(b) About one hundred more men.
(c) Ten more men.
(d) Three times.

5. What does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?
(a) Its length.
(b) Its crew.
(c) Its large stern-galley.
(d) Its history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

2. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

3. Who built the Sutherland?

4. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?

5. At the end of Chapter 12, what does Hornblower say the French will have to do?

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