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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. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?
(a) 500.
(b) 700.
(c) 400.
(d) 600.

2. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They go too quickly.
(b) They move moderately ahead.
(c) They forget it's their turn to steer.
(d) They move slowly.

3. How does Hornblower feel about the green crew's first attempt to handle the Sutherland?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is embarrassed.
(d) He is at ease.

4. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Dirty.
(b) Worrisome.
(c) Dark.
(d) Immoral.

5. Before the Sutherland takes to the sea, what does Hornblower tell Bush to do?
(a) Work harder.
(b) Find a new job.
(c) Say goodbye to his family.
(d) Take a break.

Short Answer Questions

1. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

3. Who asks Hornblower to work on the Sutherland?

4. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

5. How many guns are on the Sutherland?

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