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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. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) Spain.
(b) Russia.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?
(a) Tall.
(b) Worthless.
(c) Unstable.
(d) Ugly.

3. What has the Sutherland done to the other ships in her squadron the day they set for the sea?
(a) She got them lost.
(b) She kept them on track.
(c) She bumped into a few of them.
(d) She held up their progress.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?

2. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

3. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?

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

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

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