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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What town does Hornblower live in when he is on land?
(a) London.
(b) Sussex,
(c) Smallbridge.
(d) Cheapside.

2. What do the town children do when Hornblower is introduced at the beginning of the book?
(a) Sing a song.
(b) Recite a poem.
(c) Thank him one by one.
(d) Cheer and clap.

3. What does Hornblower hear on the ship that worries him on his first day aboard?
(a) A constant scratching.
(b) A strange thumping.
(c) A low but shrill humming.
(d) A crashing liquid sound.

4. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?
(a) Squire.
(b) Sir.
(c) Count.
(d) Lord.

5. What is the name of Hornblower's son?
(a) Roland.
(b) Hughbert.
(c) Henry.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Hornblower and his wife ride in a carriage together before he departs?

2. Where does Braun have citizenship?

3. What year does this book begin in?

4. What is Hornblower's first name?

5. What label does Hornblower give Braun after meeting him?

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