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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. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?
(a) Money.
(b) Politics.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

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

3. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They go too quickly.
(b) They move slowly.
(c) They forget it's their turn to steer.
(d) They move moderately ahead.

4. Who asks Hornblower to work on the Sutherland?
(a) Bolton.
(b) Bush.
(c) Leighton.
(d) The King.

5. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?
(a) Bush.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Travis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?

2. When do the two French luggers appear?

3. Who does Bolton casually disregard while having dinner with Hornblower?

4. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

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

4. What does Hornblower do when he is accused of breaking the law in Chapter 8?

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

6. What things does Hornblower do to increase the size of the Sutherland's crew?

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

8. What does the Sutherland look like?

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

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

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