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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 Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

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

3. Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?
(a) They know the Sutherland is too fast.
(b) They don't realize they are being chased.
(c) They think it's a French ship.
(d) They know Hornblower will win.

4. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?
(a) That they won't accept help.
(b) That they will be undependable.
(c) That they won't win.
(d) That they will be too strong.

5. Once the French-occupied strongpoint can be seen, what does Hornblower decide to do?
(a) March straight into it.
(b) Divide into two groups to surround it.
(c) Wait to progress.
(d) Shoot from a distance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower aim the grapeshot at the Italian army?

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

3. Why does Leighton accuse Hornblower of disloyalty in Chapter 17?

4. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?

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

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