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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 the French squadron seek the safety of Rosas harbor?
(a) They are resting for the night.
(b) They see the English ships.
(c) Hornblower isn't sure why.
(d) A storm is coming.

2. What is the name of the ship Bolton leads?
(a) Constatoga.
(b) Calipso.
(c) Corju.
(d) Caligula.

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

4. What does Hornblower do while sailing along the Spanish coast?
(a) Lose a few crew members.
(b) Have several victories.
(c) Get lost.
(d) Sell off some of his supplies.

5. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) None of them.
(c) All of them.
(d) About half of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

2. Who is the Spanish commanding officer?

3. In Chapter 17, what worries Hornblower about the Spanish?

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

5. What type of game does Hornblower say rescuing the Pluto was?

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