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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?
(a) Because he hates the merchant ships.
(b) Because the crew is seasick.
(c) Because a merchant ship hit the Sutherland.
(d) Because he is seasick.

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

3. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Children.
(b) Women.
(c) Crew members.
(d) Slaves.

4. What has the Sutherland done to the other ships in her squadron the day they set for the sea?
(a) She held up their progress.
(b) She bumped into a few of them.
(c) She kept them on track.
(d) She got them lost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?

2. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?

3. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

4. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?

5. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?

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