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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 Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?
(a) He gives them raises.
(b) He learns some of their names.
(c) He tells them he is pleased.
(d) He gives out awards.

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

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

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

5. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?
(a) Bolton.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Leighton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?

2. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?

3. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?

4. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?

5. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?

Short Essay Questions

1. After dropping off the Indianmen ships, what does Hornblower do to their crew?

2. How does Hornblower react after the French lugger attack, and why?

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

4. What happens when Maria brings up Barbara during her walk home with Hornblower in Chapter 4?

5. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

6. What does the Sutherland look like?

7. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

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

9. What is Leighton's squadron?

10. What does Hornblower assume about the French brig's flag that says "MV"?

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