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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?
(a) He sells a medal.
(b) He takes out a loan.
(c) He pawns a sword.
(d) He uses all of his savings.

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

3. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?
(a) Barbara's marriage.
(b) Hornblower's career.
(c) Maria's pregnancy.
(d) The war.

4. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?
(a) People.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Supplies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower discuss with Bolton during their first dinner together?

2. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?

3. How does Hornblower's crew change after the French lugger attack?

4. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?

5. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?

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