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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7, and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Sutherland react to the two French luggers?
(a) They ignore the ships.
(b) With cannon fire.
(c) With flag waving.
(d) With gun shot.

2. How does Hornblower describe his transition from land to sea in Chapter 5?
(a) It was humorous.
(b) It was difficult.
(c) It was ridiculous.
(d) It was easy.

3. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?
(a) Vermin.
(b) Women.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Stowaways.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?

2. What bothers Hornblower the most about leaving Maria to work on the Sutherland?

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

4. Where does Hornblower say he finds the most comfort in Chapter 5?

5. How many convoys break off in Chapter 6?

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