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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower do in his room after receiving his orders from Richard Wellesley?
(a) Cleans his guns.
(b) Writes to his wife.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Paces the floor.

2. What is Braun's major forte?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Linguistics.
(c) Medical assitance.
(d) Strategics.

3. Which country is Hornblower afraid Braun will be biased against?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

4. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?
(a) Denmark
(b) Russia.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Spain.

5. What is the name of the last ship of the flotilla to enter the Sound?
(a) Clam.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Nonsuch.
(d) Lotus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower have his crew prepare before entering the Sound?

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

3. What is the source of the sound that worries Hornblower on his first day aboard?

4. Who wakes Hornblower on his first morning on the ship?

5. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?

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