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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stows Hornblower's luggage for him when he boards the ship?
(a) Bush.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Brigg.
(d) Brown.

2. What does Barbara talk about while she is riding in a carriage with her husband before he departs?
(a) Her plans during his absence.
(b) Her worries that he will not return.
(c) The preparations she has made.
(d) His son.

3. What is Hornblower's favorite item of clothing?
(a) His Naval uniform.
(b) His riding suit.
(c) His bathrobe.
(d) His fine suit.

4. What is the name of Hornblower's son?
(a) Hughbert.
(b) Richard.
(c) Henry.
(d) Roland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?

2. What do the town children do when Hornblower is introduced at the beginning of the book?

3. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?

4. Who insists that Barbara accompany Hornblower to his ship?

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

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