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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 does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They move slowly.
(b) They move moderately ahead.
(c) They forget it's their turn to steer.
(d) They go too quickly.

2. What does Hornblower tell his officers during dinner in Chapter 11?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His plan of attack.
(c) That he will be retiring.
(d) That they will all get raises.

3. Why can't Hornblower respond to the French brig flags correctly?
(a) He wants to scare the French away.
(b) He doesn't have the right flags.
(c) No one saw the French flags.
(d) He doesn't know the code.

4. How far is Port Vendres, France from the Spanish fortress?
(a) About 15 miles.
(b) About 20 miles.
(c) About 10 miles.
(d) About 5 miles.

5. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?
(a) Shooters.
(b) Gunners.
(c) Lowermen.
(d) Topmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship Bolton leads?

2. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?

3. What does Hornblower decide to attack instead of the French shore?

4. Who built the Sutherland?

5. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?

(see the answer key)

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