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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What weapon does Hornblower use against the French sailors in Chapter 11?
(a) A sword.
(b) A gun.
(c) His bare hands.
(d) A cannon.

5. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?
(a) They work faster.
(b) They are more sad.
(c) They are unchanged.
(d) They talk more.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?

2. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?

3. How much larger is the Pluto compared to the Sutherland?

4. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?

5. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

(see the answer key)

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