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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Sick.

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

3. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?
(a) Because the French will come back.
(b) Because the French ships were puny.
(c) Because the crew moved too slowly.
(d) Because the crew shouldn't gloat.

4. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?
(a) Because the crew is seasick.
(b) Because he is seasick.
(c) Because a merchant ship hit the Sutherland.
(d) Because he hates the merchant ships.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do while sailing along the Spanish coast?

2. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?

3. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?

4. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?

5. How is Hornblower able to sail so close to the Spanish and French shore in Chapter 10?

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