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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?
(a) To recruit crew members.
(b) To get help escaping the French.
(c) To find a missing dog.
(d) To undermine the King.

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

3. In Chapter 10, when do the Spanish realize they have been tricked?
(a) When the Sutherland leaves.
(b) When the Sutherland is still out in open sea.
(c) When the Sutherland's men are on their shore.
(d) When the Sutherland pulls into port.

4. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?
(a) The French get lost.
(b) The French are too slow.
(c) The French agree to help them.
(d) The French ships are damaged.

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

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

7. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?
(a) Hornblower's career.
(b) Maria's pregnancy.
(c) Barbara's marriage.
(d) The war.

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

9. In Chapter 5, how many of Hornblower's crew are new?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 50.

10. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?
(a) Rough.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hot.
(d) Calm.

11. How does Hornblower describe his transition from land to sea in Chapter 5?
(a) It was ridiculous.
(b) It was difficult.
(c) It was easy.
(d) It was humorous.

12. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Leader.
(c) General.
(d) Captain.

13. When do the two French luggers appear?
(a) A day after they leave Brest.
(b) Before they reach Brest.
(c) When they are in Brest.
(d) After they pass Brest.

14. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?
(a) They ignore the ships.
(b) With flag waving.
(c) With gun shot.
(d) With cannon fire.

15. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?
(a) Get knighted.
(b) Show their paperwork.
(c) Bathe.
(d) Say a prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do criminals join the Royal Navy?

2. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?

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

4. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?

5. What does Hornblower have made after the French brig is captured?

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