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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. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?
(a) They become homesick.
(b) They work extra hard.
(c) They jump overboard.
(d) They become seasick.

2. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Worrisome.
(b) Immoral.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Dark.

3. Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?
(a) They know Hornblower will win.
(b) They know the Sutherland is too fast.
(c) They don't realize they are being chased.
(d) They think it's a French ship.

4. What is the name of the ship Bolton leads?
(a) Corju.
(b) Constatoga.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Calipso.

5. What happens to Pluto during the storm in Chapter 15?
(a) It sinks.
(b) The lower levels flood.
(c) It catches fire.
(d) It loses its masts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?

2. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?

3. Why does Hornblower have his men shoot the baggage animals in Chapter 14?

4. How many Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?

5. How far is Port Vendres, France from the Spanish fortress?

(see the answer key)

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