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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. Why does Hornblower decide to pass the rendezvous point at the dead of night in Chapter 13?
(a) To miss the other ships.
(b) To see if he can find it in the dark.
(c) To confuse his crew.
(d) To head back to the French coaster.

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

3. How does Leighton describe Hornblower's estimate of Italian casualties?
(a) Inflated.
(b) Made-up.
(c) Guessed.
(d) Truthful.

4. Why does the Pluto nearly collide with the Sutherland in Chapter 16?
(a) The weather is bad.
(b) It is windy.
(c) The Sutherland is out of control.
(d) The captain of the Pluto is angry.

5. What cuts Hornblower's visit with Leighton short in Chapter 15?
(a) Leighton's mood.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Hornblower's health.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?

2. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 17, who does Leighton decide to enter into a joint operation with?

4. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?

5. What do the French do with Hornblower's clothing in Chapter 12?

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