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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?
(a) They think it is too strict.
(b) They think it is just right.
(c) They think it is annoying.
(d) They think they don't have a work ethic.

2. In Chapter 5, what type of crew member does Hornblower want the most of?
(a) Lowermen.
(b) Topmen.
(c) Gunners.
(d) Shooters.

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

4. What bothers Hornblower the most about leaving Maria to work on the Sutherland?
(a) She might find out about him and Barbara.
(b) She doesn't have much money.
(c) She gets bored easily.
(d) She is pregnant.

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

6. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?
(a) They take a taxi.
(b) They ride horses.
(c) Leighton lets them borrow a carriage.
(d) They walk.

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

8. How does Hornblower show his pleasure with the crew after the lugger attack?
(a) He tells them he is pleased.
(b) He learns some of their names.
(c) He gives them raises.
(d) He gives out awards.

9. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?
(a) For him to have healthy children.
(b) For him to live a long life.
(c) For riches.
(d) For success on the seas.

10. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?
(a) Positively.
(b) She won't talk about her.
(c) Negatively.
(d) Indifferent.

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

12. Who asks Hornblower to work on the Sutherland?
(a) Bolton.
(b) Bush.
(c) The King.
(d) Leighton.

13. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?
(a) The Admirals.
(b) The Bushes.
(c) The Boltons.
(d) No one else.

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

15. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) East.
(d) West.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?

2. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?

3. Out of all the topics Maria discussed with Barbara at dinner, which does Hornblower find annoying?

4. What direction does the Sutherland lead the Indiamen?

5. What is Hornblower's main concern about working on the Sutherland?

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