2. Where does Hornblower place himself while traveling through the dangerous Sound?
(a) A ship on the outer edge.
(b) The last ship.
(c) A ship in the middle.
(d) The first ship.

3. What is the name of the captain of the first ship entering the Sound?
(a) Vickman.
(b) Vickery.
(c) Victor.
(d) Vikrum.

4. Which ship from the flotilla runs aground while chasing the Blanchefleur?
(a) Nonsuch.
(b) Lotus.
(c) Clam.
(d) Raven.

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

6. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?
(a) Finland.
(b) Russia.
(c) Spain.
(d) Sweden.

7. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?
(a) Squire.
(b) Lord.
(c) Sir.
(d) Count.

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

9. What is Braun's major forte?
(a) Strategics.
(b) Medical assitance.
(c) Sailing.
(d) Linguistics.

10. What did Barbara give to Hornblower as a going away gift?
(a) A golden telescope.
(b) An engraved compass.
(c) A framed picture.
(d) Pistols.

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

12. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?
(a) The ships on the outer edge.
(b) The first ship.
(c) The last ship.
(d) The ships in the middle.

13. Where is the second ship to contact Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur from?
(a) Russia.
(b) America.
(c) Sweden.
(d) France.

14. What does Hornblower do on the deck of the ship while traveling through the Sound?
(a) Eats breakfast.
(b) Prays.
(c) Sings.
(d) Raises his British flag.

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