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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?
(a) Keeping them fresh.
(b) Hiding his ration.
(c) Having someone take inventory.
(d) Getting enough of them.

2. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?
(a) With cannon fire.
(b) With gun shot.
(c) With flag waving.
(d) They ignore the ships.

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

4. Why does Hornblower denounce his crew after the French lugger attack?
(a) Because the French ships were puny.
(b) Because the crew moved too slowly.
(c) Because the crew shouldn't gloat.
(d) Because the French will come back.

5. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?
(a) It was stripped of its weapons.
(b) It was redesigned.
(c) It was burned.
(d) It was put on display.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?

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

3. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?

4. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?

5. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?

(see the answer key)

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