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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. How does Leighton feel about Hornblower's actions against the Italian army?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is concerned.
(d) He is angry.

2. What has the Sutherland done to the other ships in her squadron the day they set for the sea?
(a) She bumped into a few of them.
(b) She got them lost.
(c) She held up their progress.
(d) She kept them on track.

3. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?
(a) That they will be undependable.
(b) That they won't win.
(c) That they will be too strong.
(d) That they won't accept help.

4. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?
(a) Inflated.
(b) Truthful.
(c) Made-up.
(d) Guessed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Leighton accuse Hornblower of disloyalty in Chapter 17?

2. Why does Hornblower feel that the Pluto isn't reliable?

3. What is the terrain like behind the road the Italian army is marching on in Chapter 14?

4. Why can't Hornblower respond to the French brig flags correctly?

5. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?

(see the answer key)

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