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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Leighton want Hornblower to lead his forces in Chapter 17?
(a) Because he speaks Spanish.
(b) Because no one else wants to.
(c) Because he owes him.
(d) Because of his previous successes.

2. How many guns are on the Sutherland?
(a) 74.
(b) 44.
(c) 54.
(d) 64.

3. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?
(a) Bush.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Travis.
(d) Hornblower.

4. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?
(a) Look for prizes.
(b) Return to England.
(c) Be redone.
(d) Take tourists for a ride.

5. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?
(a) The delays.
(b) The worthless crew.
(c) The size of the boat.
(d) The terrible food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

2. Why can the Sutherland get very close to the marching Italian army in Chapter 14?

3. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?

4. What does Hornblower take when he captures the French brig?

5. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

(see the answer key)

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