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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) All of them.
(c) None of them.
(d) About half of them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?

2. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?

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

4. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?

5. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Bolton and Hornblower have dinner in Chapter 9?

2. What makes Hornblower nervous about his dinner with the Leightons in Chapter 3?

3. How does Hornblower's relationship with his crew members change after the French lugger attack?

4. What does Hornblower do with his favorite sword in Chapter 5?

5. What is Hornblower's relationship with Barbara Leighton at the beginning of this novel?

6. What is Hornblower offered as a reward for his work helping the Indianmen ships arrive safely?

7. What does the Sutherland look like?

8. What worries from home does Hornblower take with him onto the Sutherland?

9. Why is Hornblower so relieved when the Sutherland leaves port?

10. In Chapter 5, what does the green crew do to upset Hornblower?

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