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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 the French brig not immediately try to escape the Sutherland?
(a) They know the Sutherland is too fast.
(b) They think it's a French ship.
(c) They don't realize they are being chased.
(d) They know Hornblower will win.

2. What successful cruise does Captain Horatio Hornblower come off of at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) HMS Sutherland.
(b) HMS Southfield.
(c) HMS Lydia.
(d) HMS Leighton.

3. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?
(a) He tells them he is pleased.
(b) He gives out awards.
(c) He gives them raises.
(d) He learns some of their names.

4. How does Hornblower describe his transition from land to sea in Chapter 5?
(a) It was humorous.
(b) It was difficult.
(c) It was easy.
(d) It was ridiculous.

5. When do the two French luggers appear?
(a) A day after they leave Brest.
(b) When they are in Brest.
(c) Before they reach Brest.
(d) After they pass Brest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?

2. What does Hornblower think about as he tries to fall asleep after dinner with the Leightons?

3. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

4. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?

5. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hornblower react after the French lugger attack, and why?

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

3. How does Hornblower get to the Spanish fortress?

4. Why does Hornblower have a difficult time falling asleep in Chapter 4?

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

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

7. What is Leighton's squadron?

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

9. What is Hornblower's opinion of Bolton?

10. What is worrisome about the Indiamen ships' signals?

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