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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 reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) He already ate.
(b) The weather is going to get bad.
(c) He isn't allowed to dine there.
(d) He must immediately depart.

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

3. Who built the Sutherland?
(a) The Dutch.
(b) The French.
(c) The English.
(d) The German.

4. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?
(a) About one hundred more men.
(b) Two times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Ten more men.

5. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?
(a) They jump overboard.
(b) They become seasick.
(c) They become homesick.
(d) They work extra hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?

2. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

3. When do the two French luggers appear?

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

5. In Chapter 5, how many of Hornblower's crew are new?

(see the answer key)

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