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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 is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?
(a) The French are too slow.
(b) The French agree to help them.
(c) The French ships are damaged.
(d) The French get lost.

2. Which part of Hornblower's crew is the last to retreat in Chapter 18?
(a) The navy.
(b) Hornblower himself.
(c) The marines.
(d) The Spanish.

3. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?
(a) Bathe.
(b) Get knighted.
(c) Show their paperwork.
(d) Say a prayer.

4. What does Hornblower have Major Laird lead in Chapter 18?
(a) The air force.
(b) The Spanish.
(c) The marine forces.
(d) The English army.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?

2. How do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?

3. Where does Hornblower aim the round shot at the Italian army?

4. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?

5. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?

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