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

2. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Leader.

3. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?
(a) 700.
(b) 600.
(c) 500.
(d) 400.

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

5. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?
(a) A better title.
(b) A bag of money.
(c) A fancy dinner.
(d) An award.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Llanza?

3. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?

4. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

5. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the Sutherland look like?

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

4. How does Hornblower feel about having women on his ship?

5. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

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

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

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

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

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

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