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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Baron tell Hornblower his country must do?
(a) Protect their allegiance with England.
(b) Protect France.
(c) Protect his men.
(d) Remain neutral.

2. What is the first ship to receive damage while traveling through the Sound?
(a) Lotus.
(b) Nonsuch.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Clam.

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

4. Where is the first ship Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound from?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) Denmark.
(d) France.

5. What is the source of the sound that worries Hornblower on his first day aboard?
(a) A cargo hold of rum bottles.
(b) A cage of rats.
(c) A kettle of steam.
(d) Bush's wooden leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country's forces are sure to fire on the ship as they travel through the Sound?

2. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?

3. What is Hornblower's favorite item of clothing?

4. What kind of ship is the Clam?

5. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hornblower doing when he sees the sail of the Maggie Jones in the distance?

2. How does Bush feel about Braun when they are first introduced?

3. What does Hornblower do after hearing about his mission?

4. What happens when the Harvey is unmasted by Danish fire?

5. What is the political situation at the time along the Baltic?

6. What happens just before Hornblower goes to bed after hearing details about his mission?

7. Who does Hornblower call into a council before beginning his chase on the Blanchefleur?

8. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when they are first introduced?

9. How does Hornblower feel to be on land for the first time in a long time?

10. How is the Blanchefleur destroyed?

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