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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 many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?
(a) Ten more men.
(b) Three times.
(c) About one hundred more men.
(d) Two times.

2. What part of the lugger is damaged when they surround the Sutherland?
(a) Nothing is damaged.
(b) The mast.
(c) The window.
(d) The side.

3. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) North.
(d) West.

4. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Moody.
(d) Happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?

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

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

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

5. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?

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