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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. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?
(a) 500.
(b) 700.
(c) 400.
(d) 600.

2. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?
(a) He gives out awards.
(b) He learns some of their names.
(c) He gives them raises.
(d) He tells them he is pleased.

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

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

5. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?
(a) A set of French ships.
(b) A French leader.
(c) A new wife.
(d) A guard rowboat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Hornblower the most about leaving Maria to work on the Sutherland?

2. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?

3. What does Hornblower decide to attack instead of the French shore?

4. How does Hornblower's crew ensure that the towing hawser is strong enough in Chapter 16?

5. What does Hornblower order that successfully guides the Pluto to safety?

(see the answer key)

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