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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. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) Russia.
(d) Germany.

2. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?
(a) They ignore the ships.
(b) With cannon fire.
(c) With gun shot.
(d) With flag waving.

3. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?
(a) Vermin.
(b) Stowaways.
(c) Women.
(d) Criminals.

4. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?
(a) Having someone take inventory.
(b) Keeping them fresh.
(c) Hiding his ration.
(d) Getting enough of them.

5. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?
(a) Leader.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

3. What successful cruise does Captain Horatio Hornblower come off of at the beginning of Chapter 1?

4. How does Hornblower feel about the green crew's first attempt to handle the Sutherland?

5. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?

(see the answer key)

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