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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 is the name of the ship leading the flotilla through the Sound?
(a) Lotus.
(b) Clam.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Nonsuch.

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

3. What peculiar habit do Hornblower and his wife indulge in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Open carriage rides.
(b) Fox hunts.
(c) Swims in the Thames.
(d) Daily baths.

4. What kind of mission will Hornblower be embarking on in his secret mission for the Navy?
(a) Strategic.
(b) Trading.
(c) Political.
(d) Technical.

5. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?
(a) He walks up the main plank.
(b) He uses the bosan's chair.
(c) He climbs up the side.
(d) He is lifted by the boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hornblower's first mate?

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

3. How is Hornblower dressed when he first speaks with the captain of the first ship he sees after his trip through the Sound?

4. What does Barbara talk about while she is riding in a carriage with her husband before he departs?

5. What is the name of Hornblower's most trusted manservant?

(see the answer key)

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