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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. How many men total does Hornblower desire on his ship in Chapter 5?
(a) 500.
(b) 400.
(c) 600.
(d) 700.

2. How does Hornblower pay for his personal provisions to be used while on the Sutherland?
(a) He sells a medal.
(b) He pawns a sword.
(c) He uses all of his savings.
(d) He takes out a loan.

3. Who stays on the lower decks of the Sutherland?
(a) Crew members.
(b) Women.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Children.

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

5. How are some of Hornblower's crew treated while being given directions in Chapter 5?
(a) They are beaten.
(b) They are asked politely.
(c) They are ignored.
(d) They are yelled at.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower most appreciate about the Sutherland?

2. What role does Hornblower play on the HMS Sutherland?

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

4. How does Hornblower describe the lower decks of the Sutherland?

5. What does Hornblower prevent Bush from doing when the Sutherland heads for the sea?

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