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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?

2. How many of the Indianmen crew volunteer to join the Sutherland?

3. Why does Hornblower turn down the invitation for dinner after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

4. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

5. After setting out to sea, what happens to several of the new crew members on the Sutherland?

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