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

2. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?
(a) With fire.
(b) They don't attack.
(c) With guns.
(d) With cannons.

3. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?
(a) Steering the ship.
(b) Clearing the harbor.
(c) Yelling at the new crew.
(d) Choosing the best path.

4. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?
(a) They are unchanged.
(b) They talk more.
(c) They work faster.
(d) They are more sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?

2. Why can't Hornblower respond to the French brig flags correctly?

3. What part of the lugger is damaged when they surround the Sutherland?

4. How many Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?

5. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when the two French luggers come upon the Sutherland?

3. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

4. What is Hornblower's first impression of the Boltons?

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

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

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

8. What is Leighton's squadron?

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

10. In Chapter 5, why does Hornblower worry so much about the crew?

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