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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?
(a) They work faster.
(b) They are unchanged.
(c) They are more sad.
(d) They talk more.

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

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

5. What does Hornblower take when he captures the French brig?
(a) Supplies.
(b) A bag of coins.
(c) A prize crew.
(d) The flags.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?
(a) Choosing the best path.
(b) Yelling at the new crew.
(c) Clearing the harbor.
(d) Steering the ship.

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

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

14. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?

2. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

3. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?

4. How many guns are on the Sutherland?

5. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?

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