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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 does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?
(a) Positively.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) She won't talk about her.
(d) Negatively.

2. Why does Hornblower think Barbara may have married Leighton?
(a) Fear.
(b) Money.
(c) Love.
(d) Politics.

3. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?
(a) Topmen.
(b) Gunners.
(c) Lowermen.
(d) Shooters.

4. On the Sutherland, what do the new hands do before going below the decks?
(a) Show their paperwork.
(b) Bathe.
(c) Say a prayer.
(d) Get knighted.

5. In Chapter 5, how many of Hornblower's crew are new?
(a) 30.
(b) 40.
(c) 50.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?

3. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?

4. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?

5. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?

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