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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends Hornblower a message shortly after he is introduced to the town?
(a) The Naval Council.
(b) The Queen.
(c) The Admiralty.
(d) The Board of Commanders.

2. What does Clarke do when Hornblower has his ship boarded?
(a) Surrenders.
(b) Stabs himself.
(c) Jumps overboard.
(d) Shoots himself in the head.

3. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?
(a) Captain.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Commodore.
(d) Commander.

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) Sweden.
(c) Russia.
(d) Spain.

5. Who drives Hornblower into town after receiving the urgent message at the beginning of the book?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hornblower feel that he had done after the Blanchefleur was destroyed?

2. What is the name of the captain of the second ship that contacts Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?

3. How wide is the sea lane at the Sound?

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

5. What does the Baron tell Hornblower his country must do?

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