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

3. When the Sutherland sets out to sea, what other ships accompany it?
(a) Merchant ships.
(b) Battle ships.
(c) Fishing boats.
(d) Submarines.

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?
(a) Because he hates the merchant ships.
(b) Because he is seasick.
(c) Because the crew is seasick.
(d) Because a merchant ship hit the Sutherland.

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

9. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Sick.

10. What does Hornblower think about as he tries to fall asleep after dinner with the Leightons?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Maria.
(c) Preparing his ship.
(d) Running away.

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

12. What does Hornblower do while sailing along the Spanish coast?
(a) Have several victories.
(b) Get lost.
(c) Lose a few crew members.
(d) Sell off some of his supplies.

13. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?
(a) He has a second stop to make.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) He doesn't like their food.
(d) He isn't hungry.

14. How does the green crew handle the Sutherland when it first leaves port?
(a) They go too quickly.
(b) They forget it's their turn to steer.
(c) They move slowly.
(d) They move moderately ahead.

15. Why is the Sutherland able to escape the French luggers?
(a) The French get lost.
(b) The French are too slow.
(c) The French ships are damaged.
(d) The French agree to help them.