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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. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. How do the French luggers attack the Sutherland?
(a) They don't attack.
(b) With fire.
(c) With cannons.
(d) With guns.

3. Who leads the attack on the Spanish in Chapter 10?
(a) Bush.
(b) Leighton.
(c) Bolton.
(d) Hornblower.

4. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?
(a) Yelling at the new crew.
(b) Steering the ship.
(c) Clearing the harbor.
(d) Choosing the best path.

5. What is Hornblower offered for his services, escorting the Indiamen?
(a) A fancy dinner.
(b) An award.
(c) A bag of money.
(d) A better title.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

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

3. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?

4. Who does Bolton call "Sir Mucho Pomposo"?

5. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?

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