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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?
(a) NO.
(b) TW.
(c) PL.
(d) MV.

2. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) The weather is going to get bad.
(b) He must immediately depart.
(c) He isn't allowed to dine there.
(d) He already ate.

3. What does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?
(a) Its large stern-galley.
(b) Its length.
(c) Its history.
(d) Its crew.

4. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?
(a) Tall.
(b) Worthless.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Unstable.

5. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Immoral.
(b) Worrisome.
(c) Dark.
(d) Dirty.

6. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Shabby.
(c) Plain.
(d) Fancy.

7. Who built the Sutherland?
(a) The English.
(b) The Dutch.
(c) The French.
(d) The German.

8. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?
(a) Because the French ships were puny.
(b) Because the French will come back.
(c) Because the crew shouldn't gloat.
(d) Because the crew moved too slowly.

9. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Sick.

10. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) He isn't hungry.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) He has a second stop to make.
(d) He doesn't like their food.

11. How is Hornblower able to sail so close to the Spanish and French shore in Chapter 10?
(a) He does it when no one is looking.
(b) He raises a French flag.
(c) He pays off the right people.
(d) His ship is too large to stop.

12. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?
(a) Submarines.
(b) Fishing boats.
(c) Merchant ships.
(d) Battle ships.

13. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Crew members.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

14. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?
(a) Money.
(b) People.
(c) Food.
(d) Supplies.

15. Who does Bolton casually disregard while having dinner with Hornblower?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Himself.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Hornblower respond to the French brig flags correctly?

2. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?

3. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?

4. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?

5. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?

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