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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 Hornblower describe the Sutherland?
(a) Tall.
(b) Worthless.
(c) Unstable.
(d) Ugly.

2. 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 embarrassed.
(d) He is worried.

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

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

5. What is weather like as the Sutherland escorts the Indiamen?
(a) Calm.
(b) Cold.
(c) Rough.
(d) Hot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?

3. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?

4. What reason does Hornblower give for turning down the dinner invitation after dropping off the Indiamen convoy?

5. How do Hornblower and Maria get home after their dinner at the Leightons'?

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