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

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

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

4. How does Hornblower feel about the green crew's first attempt to handle the Sutherland?
(a) He is at ease.
(b) He is proud.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is embarrassed.

5. Why are the French luggers a threat to the Sutherland?
(a) They move faster.
(b) They run into the Sutherland head-on.
(c) They have larger guns.
(d) They follow on either side.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower meet Lady Barbara Leighton?

2. How does Hornblower describe his transition from land to sea in Chapter 5?

3. What successful cruise does Captain Horatio Hornblower come off of at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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

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

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