View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who throws a line out to the Pluto in Chapter 16?
(a) Bush.
(b) Brown.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Hornblower.

2. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Practice shooting.
(c) Go out to eat.
(d) Sleep in.

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

4. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?
(a) Negatively.
(b) Positively.
(c) She won't talk about her.
(d) Indifferent.

5. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?
(a) 120.
(b) 130.
(c) 150.
(d) 140.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?

2. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?

3. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?

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

5. Where does Hornblower hang the French tri-colored flag at the end of Chapter 20?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 221 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample