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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. Why is saving the Pluto difficult to do in Chapter 16?
(a) The boat is on fire.
(b) The boat is too far away.
(c) The boat is close to the shore.
(d) The boat is completely covered with water.

2. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?
(a) To undermine the King.
(b) To find a missing dog.
(c) To get help escaping the French.
(d) To recruit crew members.

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) Return to England.
(c) Look for prizes.
(d) Be redone.

4. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?
(a) Bolton.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Bush.
(d) Hornblower.

5. How does Hornblower react to the weather while rescuing the Pluto?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is calm.
(c) He is asleep.
(d) He is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?

2. What does Hornblower discuss with Bolton during their first dinner together?

3. How does Hornblower ensure that the Pluto doesn't collide with the Sutherland?

4. What makes the Spanish shore difficult to navigate in Chapter 16?

5. What does Hornblower have made after the French brig is captured?

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