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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, what does Claros demand for the Spanish army?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Honor.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) Provisions.

2. How effective is the Italian army's return shot to the Sutherland?
(a) Very effective.
(b) They don't fire return shot.
(c) Only effective against the second group of crew.
(d) Barely effective.

3. Who throws a line out to the Pluto in Chapter 16?
(a) Bush.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Brown.
(d) Leighton.

4. In Chapter 10, when do the Spanish realize they have been tricked?
(a) When the Sutherland leaves.
(b) When the Sutherland pulls into port.
(c) When the Sutherland's men are on their shore.
(d) When the Sutherland is still out in open sea.

5. What is Llanza?
(a) A fortress.
(b) A ship-of-the-line.
(c) A river.
(d) A capital city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of game does Hornblower say rescuing the Pluto was?

2. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?

3. How does Hornblower ensure that the Pluto doesn't collide with the Sutherland?

4. How many guns are on the Sutherland?

5. What does Hornblower tell his officers during dinner in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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