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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Hornblower have made after the French brig is captured?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A flag.
(c) A dinner.
(d) A medal.

5. What part of the lugger is damaged when they surround the Sutherland?
(a) The mast.
(b) The side.
(c) Nothing is damaged.
(d) The window.

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

7. How many guns are on the Sutherland?
(a) 54.
(b) 44.
(c) 64.
(d) 74.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) North.
(d) East.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?

2. Where does Hornblower say he finds the most comfort in Chapter 5?

3. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?

4. Who asks Hornblower to work on the Sutherland?

5. In Chapter 10, when do the Spanish realize they have been tricked?

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