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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 does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?
(a) Yelling at the new crew.
(b) Steering the ship.
(c) Choosing the best path.
(d) Clearing the harbor.

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

3. What part of the Sutherland is damaged when the luggers surround it?
(a) The mast.
(b) The side.
(c) The window.
(d) Nothing is damaged.

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

5. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?
(a) An award.
(b) A better title.
(c) A fancy dinner.
(d) A bag of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?

2. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

3. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

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

5. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?

(see the answer key)

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