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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. In Chapter 18, who does Hornblower retreat with?
(a) Bush.
(b) Longley.
(c) Brown.
(d) Leighton.

2. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?
(a) He gives her a ride home.
(b) He works for her husband.
(c) She is friends with his wife.
(d) He saves her dog.

3. What does Hornblower have made after the French brig is captured?
(a) A dinner.
(b) A jacket.
(c) A medal.
(d) A flag.

4. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) Leighton's mood.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Hornblower's health.
(d) The weather.

5. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?
(a) Hiding his ration.
(b) Having someone take inventory.
(c) Getting enough of them.
(d) Keeping them fresh.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?

3. Why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point at the dead of night in Chapter 13?

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

5. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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