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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23, and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of cargo is being carried by the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?
(a) Rice.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Lumber.
(d) Spices.

2. What kind of ship does Hornblower send Wychwood on for a diplomatic mission?
(a) A cutter.
(b) A merchant.
(c) A sloop.
(d) The bomb ketch.

3. Where is Hornblower supposed to escort Wychwood to?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

4. What does Miss Canerine introduce Hornblower to at the dinner?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Patte.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Red Wine.

5. Which of the following countries is neutral towards England?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Denmark.
(c) France.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who translates between the Baron and Hornblower?

2. What makes it hard for Hornblower to continue searching for the Blanchefleur?

3. How does Braun react when Hornblower asks him to go to dinner with him and Wychwood?

4. Where does Hornblower place himself while traveling through the dangerous Sound?

5. What kind of fires are burning on the shore when Hornblower talks about the impossibility of war?

(see the answer key)

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