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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how does Hornblower describe the way he readied the Sutherland?
(a) He criticizes himself.
(b) He is worried what others will think.
(c) He thinks he did well enough.
(d) He feels proud.

2. What does Hornblower think about as he tries to fall asleep after dinner with the Leightons?
(a) Running away.
(b) Preparing his ship.
(c) Maria.
(d) Barbara.

3. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?
(a) Worried.
(b) Friendship.
(c) In love.
(d) Disinterested.

4. What is Hornblower's concern about the stores on the Sutherland?
(a) Getting enough of them.
(b) Having someone take inventory.
(c) Hiding his ration.
(d) Keeping them fresh.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower want to control aboard the Sutherland?

2. How does Maria describe Barbara after their dinner together?

3. What has the Sutherland done to the other ships in her squadron the day they set for the sea?

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

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

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