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

2. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?
(a) Leaving his wife.
(b) Brining enough food.
(c) Having enough crew.
(d) Making enough money.

3. How many guns are on the Sutherland?
(a) 54.
(b) 64.
(c) 44.
(d) 74.

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

5. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Crew members.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Before the Sutherland takes to the sea, what does Hornblower tell Bush to do?

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

5. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?

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