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

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

3. What is the weather like when Hornblower departs?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Choppy.
(c) Windy.
(d) Calm.

4. How many ships speed towards Hornblower's ship the morning after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hauptman an agent for?

2. Who picks out all the clothes Hornblower wears when he is on land?

3. What is the name of the ship leading the flotilla through the Sound?

4. Who translates between the Baron and Hornblower?

5. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?

(see the answer key)

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