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

2. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) He must immediately depart.
(b) He already ate.
(c) He isn't allowed to dine there.
(d) The weather is going to get bad.

3. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?
(a) It was put on display.
(b) It was burned.
(c) It was redesigned.
(d) It was stripped of its weapons.

4. In Chapter 10, when do the Spanish realize they have been tricked?
(a) When the Sutherland pulls into port.
(b) When the Sutherland's men are on their shore.
(c) When the Sutherland is still out in open sea.
(d) When the Sutherland leaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

2. What is the name of the ship Bolton leads?

3. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?

4. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?

5. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

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

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

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

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

7. What role does Bush play in the capture of the Spanish fortress?

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

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

10. What does the Sutherland look like?

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