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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. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?
(a) He uses all of his savings.
(b) He pawns a sword.
(c) He takes out a loan.
(d) He sells a medal.

2. Who built the Sutherland?
(a) The English.
(b) The German.
(c) The Dutch.
(d) The French.

3. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?
(a) They are ignored.
(b) They are yelled at.
(c) They are beaten.
(d) They are asked politely.

4. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?
(a) Rough.
(b) Hot.
(c) Cold.
(d) Calm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the Sutherland is damaged when the luggers surround it?

2. Why do criminals join the Royal Navy?

3. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

4. Before the Sutherland takes to the sea, what does Hornblower tell Bush to do?

5. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

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