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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?
(a) Return to England.
(b) Be redone.
(c) Look for prizes.
(d) Take tourists for a ride.

2. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?
(a) Food.
(b) Supplies.
(c) People.
(d) Money.

3. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?
(a) The worthless crew.
(b) The size of the boat.
(c) The terrible food.
(d) The delays.

4. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?
(a) None of them.
(b) All of them.
(c) About half of them.
(d) Thirteen.

5. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They move moderately ahead.
(b) They move slowly.
(c) They forget it's their turn to steer.
(d) They go too quickly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Bolton casually disregard while having dinner with Hornblower?

3. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?

4. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?

5. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?

(see the answer key)

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