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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of ships does Hornblower put on nighttime alert at Riga?
(a) Bomb ketchers.
(b) Sloops.
(c) Cutters.
(d) Merchants.

3. What is the title of the captain of the second ship that contacts Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) Baron.
(b) Count.
(c) Baron.
(d) Lord.

4. Which of the following countries is hostile towards England?
(a) Denmark.
(b) Spain.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Russia.

5. What do the French armies construct as they approach the Russian villages?
(a) Forts.
(b) Saps.
(c) Blockades.
(d) Trenches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does the French capture while Hornblower is at Riga?

2. Who comes to visit Hornblower's ship under a different name the day after the ball?

3. What is the occupation of the important prisoner Hornblower captures as he heads to shore when he sees the smoke?

4. How many guns are on the Nonsuch?

5. What does Hornblower have his crew prepare before entering the Sound?

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