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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23, and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weakness does the French army have when the defectors join Hornblower's troops?
(a) Their morale is low.
(b) They are malnourished.
(c) They are low on ammunition.
(d) They are not well trained.

2. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?
(a) Smallbridge.
(b) London.
(c) Cheapside.
(d) Sussex.

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

4. How many ships does Hornblower put on nigh time alert at Riga?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. What do sailors believe people from Braun's homeland to be?
(a) Evil warlocks.
(b) Shapeshifters.
(c) Ruthless murderers.
(d) Spies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hauptman an agent for?

2. Where is Hornblower sent after Wychwood's diplomatic trip?

3. What title does the man hold that Hornblower meets on shore after he captures an important prisoner?

4. Where does Hornblower place himself while traveling through the dangerous Sound?

5. What do the men at dinner with Wychwood talk about?

(see the answer key)

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