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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 feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Sick.
(d) Relieved.

2. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?
(a) Tall.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Unstable.
(d) Worthless.

3. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?
(a) Bathe.
(b) Say a prayer.
(c) Show their paperwork.
(d) Get knighted.

4. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Positively.
(c) Negatively.
(d) She won't talk about her.

5. How does the Sutherland crew respond after the French lugger attack?
(a) They cheer.
(b) They are silent.
(c) They yell at each other.
(d) They cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?

2. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?

3. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?

4. What has the Sutherland done to the other ships in her squadron the day they set for the sea?

5. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?

(see the answer key)

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