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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Hornblower feel as he nears the place where he will drop off the Indiamen?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Moody.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Happy.

4. What gets burned in Chapter 11?
(a) A battleship.
(b) A coaster.
(c) A ship-of-the-line.
(d) A fortress.

5. What does the Sutherland's crew do on their day waiting in Chapter 9?
(a) Practice shooting.
(b) Sleep in.
(c) Go out to eat.
(d) Play cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?

2. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?

3. What angers Hornblower in Chapter 5 about the Sutherland?

4. What does Hornblower tell the crew on the French coaster to do when he takes it over?

5. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

(see the answer key)

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