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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. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?
(a) Brining enough food.
(b) Leaving his wife.
(c) Making enough money.
(d) Having enough crew.

2. How many guns are on the Sutherland?
(a) 74.
(b) 44.
(c) 64.
(d) 54.

3. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Unstable.
(c) Tall.
(d) Worthless.

4. Why are the French luggers a threat to the Sutherland?
(a) They follow on either side.
(b) They have larger guns.
(c) They move faster.
(d) They run into the Sutherland head-on.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

2. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?

3. What bothers Hornblower the most about leaving Maria to work on the Sutherland?

4. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?

5. How does the Sutherland crew respond after the French lugger attack?

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