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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Throw it in the water.
(c) Rip it.
(d) Steal it.

2. What is the terrain like behind the road the Italian army is marching on in Chapter 14?
(a) Barren.
(b) Rocky.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Hilly.

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

4. What coast does Hornblower sail along after passing the rendezvous point in Chapter 13?
(a) Catillon.
(b) Catalan.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

5. Why does the Italian army wave their hats at the Sutherland?
(a) They use it as a sign of defeat.
(b) They don't see the ship as a threat.
(c) They are trying to wave them on.
(d) They think the Sutherland is a friendly ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?

2. Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?

4. In Chapter 5, how many of Hornblower's crew are new?

5. Why does Hornblower turn the Sutherland around after the attack on the Italian army?

(see the answer key)

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