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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) Nervous.
(b) Sick.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Relieved.

2. How many Indiamen does the Sutherland escort?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

3. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?
(a) He has late bills.
(b) He used his savings to stock the Sutherland.
(c) He recently lost his investments.
(d) He is poor.

4. How do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?
(a) They think it is annoying.
(b) They think it is just right.
(c) They think it is too strict.
(d) They think they don't have a work ethic.

5. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?
(a) 140.
(b) 150.
(c) 120.
(d) 130.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?

2. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?

3. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?

4. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?

5. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

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