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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?
(a) Bush.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Bolton.
(d) Hornblower.

4. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?
(a) Brining enough food.
(b) Leaving his wife.
(c) Making enough money.
(d) Having enough crew.

5. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Russia.

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

7. What successful cruise does Captain Horatio Hornblower come off of at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) HMS Sutherland.
(b) HMS Lydia.
(c) HMS Southfield.
(d) HMS Leighton.

8. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Fear.
(d) Politics.

9. How do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?
(a) They think it is just right.
(b) They think it is too strict.
(c) They think it is annoying.
(d) They think they don't have a work ethic.

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?

2. What does Hornblower do while sailing along the Spanish coast?

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

4. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?

5. Who asks Hornblower to work on the Sutherland?

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