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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?
(a) They take a taxi.
(b) They walk.
(c) Leighton lets them borrow a carriage.
(d) They ride horses.

2. Who is the Governor-designate of Bombay?
(a) Lord Eastlake.
(b) Chief Longbeak.
(c) Captain Osborn.
(d) Hornblower.

3. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?
(a) Happy.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Moody.

4. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?
(a) With fire.
(b) With cannons.
(c) They don't attack.
(d) With guns.

5. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?
(a) The Boltons.
(b) The Bushes.
(c) No one else.
(d) The Admirals.

6. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?
(a) He has had too much to drink.
(b) He is afraid of losing the Sutherland.
(c) He is nervous about his new job.
(d) He likes Barbara.

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

8. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?
(a) 400.
(b) 700.
(c) 600.
(d) 500.

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

10. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?
(a) Hiding his ration.
(b) Getting enough of them.
(c) Having someone take inventory.
(d) Keeping them fresh.

11. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?
(a) He takes out a loan.
(b) He pawns a sword.
(c) He uses all of his savings.
(d) He sells a medal.

12. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?
(a) He used his savings to stock the Sutherland.
(b) He recently lost his investments.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He has late bills.

13. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?
(a) They are ignored.
(b) They are beaten.
(c) They are asked politely.
(d) They are yelled at.

14. What does Hornblower think about as he tries to fall asleep after dinner with the Leightons?
(a) Preparing his ship.
(b) Maria.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Running away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?

2. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?

3. When do the two French luggers appear?

4. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?

5. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?

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