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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hornblower say he finds the most comfort in Chapter 5?
(a) Being under the decks.
(b) At home with Maria.
(c) In France.
(d) The sea.

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

3. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?
(a) Lowermen.
(b) Shooters.
(c) Topmen.
(d) Gunners.

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

5. Why are the French luggers a threat to the Sutherland?
(a) They move faster.
(b) They run into the Sutherland head-on.
(c) They have larger guns.
(d) They follow on either side.

6. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?
(a) The worthless crew.
(b) The terrible food.
(c) The delays.
(d) The size of the boat.

7. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?
(a) For him to have healthy children.
(b) For success on the seas.
(c) For riches.
(d) For him to live a long life.

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

9. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?
(a) He gives her a ride home.
(b) He works for her husband.
(c) He saves her dog.
(d) She is friends with his wife.

10. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They forget it's their turn to steer.
(b) They move slowly.
(c) They move moderately ahead.
(d) They go too quickly.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?

2. How does the Sutherland crew respond after the French lugger attack?

3. What does Hornblower discuss with Bolton during their first dinner together?

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

5. Why does the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?

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