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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What signal does the French brig raise on its flags?
(a) MV.
(b) TW.
(c) NO.
(d) PL.

2. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?
(a) Ten more men.
(b) Two times.
(c) About one hundred more men.
(d) Three times.

3. After leaving the convoy of Indiamen, what direction does Hornblower head?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) South.

4. How does Hornblower describe the way he dresses while dining with the Leightons?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Plain.
(c) Fancy.
(d) Shabby.

5. Where does Hornblower say he finds the most comfort in Chapter 5?
(a) In France.
(b) Being under the decks.
(c) At home with Maria.
(d) The sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who built the Sutherland?

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

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

4. During their first dinner together, what does Bolton decide one of the ships-of-line should do?

5. In Chapter 6, why is Hornblower in a foul mood?

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