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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower dress his first morning on the ship?
(a) Full uniform.
(b) His new Commodore's uniform.
(c) His fine suit.
(d) A simple enlisted Naval uniform.

3. What title does the man hold that Hornblower meets on shore after he captures an important prisoner?
(a) Major.
(b) Commodore.
(c) General.
(d) Admiral.

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

5. What does Hornblower hope to do at his next destination after the ball?
(a) Deliver an important message.
(b) Obtain news of Napoleon's plans.
(c) Destroy supplies to Napoleon.
(d) Work as a spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?

2. Where does Braun have citizenship?

3. What is the name of the captain of the last ship to enter the Sound?

4. Who is Hornblower worried will not approve of his actions?

5. What city does the French capture while Hornblower is at Riga?

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