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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 the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?
(a) With flag waving.
(b) With cannon fire.
(c) With gun shot.
(d) They ignore the ships.

2. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?
(a) The French agree to help them.
(b) The French are too slow.
(c) The French get lost.
(d) The French ships are damaged.

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

4. How do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?
(a) They think it is just right.
(b) They think they don't have a work ethic.
(c) They think it is annoying.
(d) They think it is too strict.

5. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?

2. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?

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

4. How does Hornblower describe his transition from land to sea in Chapter 5?

5. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Leighton's squadron?

3. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

4. How does Hornblower ready the Sutherland for sea?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How are the new crew treated aboard the Sutherland?

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