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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. Why does Sutherland post fliers in Chapter 1?
(a) To get help escaping the French.
(b) To undermine the King.
(c) To find a missing dog.
(d) To recruit crew members.

2. How does the Sutherland crew respond after the French lugger attack?
(a) They cheer.
(b) They are silent.
(c) They yell at each other.
(d) They cry.

3. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?
(a) He likes Barbara.
(b) He is afraid of losing the Sutherland.
(c) He is nervous about his new job.
(d) He has had too much to drink.

4. What part of the Sutherland is damaged when the luggers surround it?
(a) The mast.
(b) The side.
(c) The window.
(d) Nothing is damaged.

5. Why does Leighton toast Hornblower during their dinner together?
(a) For him to have healthy children.
(b) For success on the seas.
(c) For him to live a long life.
(d) For riches.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower describe the Sutherland?

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

3. How many men from the Indiamen ships become part of the Sutherland's crew?

4. How does Hornblower feel toward his wife, Maria?

5. How many more crew members are on the Sutherland than Hornblower's previous ship?

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