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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower have prepared for his surprise visitor's lunch the day after the ball?
(a) Caviar and Vodka.
(b) Biscuits and gravy.
(c) Exotic fruits and meats.
(d) Boiled meats and potatoes.

2. What is Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?
(a) The ship is on its maiden voyage.
(b) The ship has been cleaned.
(c) He does not get seasick.
(d) His crew is full of old friends.

3. What does Hornblower call the filled barges that he connects to the bomb ketches?
(a) Camels.
(b) Donkeys.
(c) Clydesdales.
(d) Mules.

4. What does Hornblower do on the deck of the ship while traveling through the Sound?
(a) Eats breakfast.
(b) Sings.
(c) Raises his British flag.
(d) Prays.

5. How many ships does Hornblower put on nigh time alert at Riga?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower's crew go to celebrate the victory over the Blanchefleur?

2. Who drives Hornblower into town after receiving the urgent message at the beginning of the book?

3. Where is Braun sent after he is stopped from his plan at the dinner by Hornblower?

4. Which ships does Hornblower designate as the escape vessels at the blocked dock?

5. What is the first ship to receive damage while traveling through the Sound?

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