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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?
(a) Its crew.
(b) Its large stern-galley.
(c) Its length.
(d) Its history.

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

4. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?
(a) A better title.
(b) An award.
(c) A fancy dinner.
(d) A bag of money.

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

6. 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 takes out a loan.
(d) He uses all of his savings.

7. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?
(a) Shabby.
(b) Fancy.
(c) Expensive.
(d) Plain.

8. 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.

9. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He recently lost his investments.
(c) He used his savings to stock the Sutherland.
(d) He has late bills.

10. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?
(a) Sleep in.
(b) Practice shooting.
(c) Play cards.
(d) Go out to eat.

11. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?
(a) Two times.
(b) Ten more men.
(c) About one hundred more men.
(d) Three times.

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 has had too much to drink.
(d) He is nervous about his new job.

13. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Crew members.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Slaves.

14. What is Llanza?
(a) A river.
(b) A fortress.
(c) A ship-of-the-line.
(d) A capital city.

15. What does Hornblower do while sailing along the Spanish coast?
(a) Get lost.
(b) Sell off some of his supplies.
(c) Lose a few crew members.
(d) Have several victories.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?

4. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

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