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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 does Hornblower take when he captures the French brig?
(a) A bag of coins.
(b) Supplies.
(c) A prize crew.
(d) The flags.

2. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?
(a) Bush.
(b) Travis.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Leighton.

3. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) The weather is going to get bad.
(b) He isn't allowed to dine there.
(c) He must immediately depart.
(d) He already ate.

4. How many men does Hornblower take with him for the attack on Port Vendres, France?
(a) 100.
(b) 250.
(c) 200.
(d) 150.

5. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Fear.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Llanza?

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

3. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?

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

5. What successful cruise does Captain Horatio Hornblower come off of at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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