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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the lugger is damaged when they surround the Sutherland?
(a) The side.
(b) The window.
(c) Nothing is damaged.
(d) The mast.

2. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?
(a) In love.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Worried.

3. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Immoral.
(b) Dark.
(c) Worrisome.
(d) Dirty.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?

3. How many guns are on the Sutherland?

4. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?

5. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?

(see the answer key)

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