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

2. How do the military men aboard the Sutherland feel about the Indiamen's crew's work ethic?
(a) They think it is too strict.
(b) They think it is just right.
(c) They think it is annoying.
(d) They think they don't have a work ethic.

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

4. Who else eats with Hornblower at the Leightons?
(a) The Admirals.
(b) The Bushes.
(c) The Boltons.
(d) No one else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what worries Hornblower about his personal finances?

2. What happened to the Sutherland after it was captured?

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

4. Why are the French luggers a threat to the Sutherland?

5. How is Hornblower able to sail so close to the Spanish and French shore in Chapter 10?

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