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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?
(a) The delays.
(b) The terrible food.
(c) The size of the boat.
(d) The worthless crew.

2. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?
(a) To find a missing dog.
(b) To recruit crew members.
(c) To get help escaping the French.
(d) To undermine the King.

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

4. What does Hornblower think about as he tries to fall asleep after dinner with the Leightons?
(a) Preparing his ship.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Running away.
(d) Maria.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?

2. How does Hornblower feel about the green crew's first attempt to handle the Sutherland?

3. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?

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

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

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