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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Hornblower when this book begins?
(a) 26.
(b) 36.
(c) 56.
(d) 46.

2. What is the name of the captain of the last ship to enter the Sound?
(a) Burgmann.
(b) Brian.
(c) Bher.
(d) Bush.

3. What flatters Hornblower most about being at the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) Having his military accomplishments read.
(b) The attentions of Miss Canerine.
(c) Being personally addressed by the Czar.
(d) Being paired up with a Duchess for the night.

4. What is the first ship to receive damage while traveling through the Sound?
(a) Lotus.
(b) Clam.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Nonsuch.

5. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?
(a) The last ship.
(b) The ships on the outer edge.
(c) The ships in the middle.
(d) The first ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Braun's major forte?

2. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?

3. Who is the young man who is ignored at the dinner with Wychwood?

4. Which of the following countries is hostile towards England?

5. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?

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