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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Hornblower being sent on his secret mission for the Navy?
(a) India.
(b) The Baltic.
(c) America.
(d) Gibraltar.

2. What do the town children do when Hornblower is introduced at the beginning of the book?
(a) Cheer and clap.
(b) Thank him one by one.
(c) Sing a song.
(d) Recite a poem.

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

4. What kind of ship is the Clam?
(a) Frigate.
(b) Cutter.
(c) Bomb Ketch.
(d) Sloop.

5. What year does this book begin in?
(a) 1806.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1812.
(d) 1818.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the ship Hornblower will be sailing on?

3. Which country is Hornblower afraid Braun will be biased against?

4. What does Hornblower hear on the ship that worries him on his first day aboard?

5. What is the weather like when Hornblower departs?

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