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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17, and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the captain of the first ship entering the Sound?
(a) Vickery.
(b) Vickman.
(c) Victor.
(d) Vikrum.

2. What flatters Hornblower most about being at the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) Being personally addressed by the Czar.
(b) Being paired up with a Duchess for the night.
(c) The attentions of Miss Canerine.
(d) Having his military accomplishments read.

3. What weapon does Hornblower use to stop Braun from executing his plan at the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) Sword.
(b) Rifle.
(c) Knife.
(d) Pistol.

4. What kind of boat does Hornblower take to shore when he sees the smoke?
(a) Sloop.
(b) Rowboat.
(c) Cutter.
(d) Barge.

5. Where does Wychwood think Napoleon is planning his next attack after his diplomatic trip?
(a) Riga.
(b) St. Petersburg.
(c) Frankfort.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first ship to receive damage while traveling through the Sound?

2. What kind of ship does Hornblower send Wychwood on for a diplomatic mission?

3. How does Hornblower dress his first morning on the ship?

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

5. What month is it when Hornblower reaches his destination after Wychwood heads back to England?

(see the answer key)

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