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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower have his crew prepare before entering the Sound?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Canons.
(c) White surrender flags.
(d) Towing equipment.

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

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

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

5. What is the first ship to receive damage while traveling through the Sound?
(a) Nonsuch.
(b) Clam.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Harvey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?

2. Where is the first ship Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound from?

3. Where is Hornblower being sent on his secret mission for the Navy?

4. What did Hornblower feel that he had done after the Blanchefleur was destroyed?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens just before Hornblower goes to bed after hearing details about his mission?

2. What happens when Hornblower orders his men to board the Maggie Jones?

3. How is Hornblower introduced to the town he is a Squire over?

4. What does Hornblower learn about his mission when he gets to London?

5. What is Hornblower surprised and pleased about when he first boards his ship?

6. What does Hornblower notice while Brown is stowing his luggage?

7. How does Hornblower feel to be on land for the first time in a long time?

8. What is Hornblower doing when he sees the sail of the Maggie Jones in the distance?

9. Describe the gift that Barbara left for Hornblower on the ship.

10. How is the Blanchefleur destroyed?

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