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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 successful cruise does Captain Horatio Hornblower come off of at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) HMS Lydia.
(b) HMS Sutherland.
(c) HMS Leighton.
(d) HMS Southfield.

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

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

4. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?
(a) Fishing boats.
(b) Merchant ships.
(c) Battle ships.
(d) Submarines.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?

2. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?

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

4. In Chapter 5, how many of Hornblower's crew are new?

5. Why do criminals join the Royal Navy?

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