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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Hornblower's men are wounded in the blocked dock?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. How does Hornblower feel when he wakes up the morning after the ball?
(a) He has a hangover.
(b) He can't remember much about the night before.
(c) He panics about Braun.
(d) He feels guilty.

3. Who translates between the Baron and Hornblower?
(a) Braun.
(b) Briggs.
(c) Brown.
(d) Bush.

4. What does Hornblower do after the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) Sneaks back to his ship.
(b) Makes love to Miss Canerine.
(c) Punishes Braun.
(d) Falls asleep in the dining room.

5. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) Commander.
(d) Commodore.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following had allegiance to France?

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

5. What is the group of ships under Hornblower's command called?

(see the answer key)

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