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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 does Hornblower hear as he discusses the impossibility of war?
(a) Screams.
(b) Cannon fire.
(c) Singing.
(d) Rifle shots.

2. What important prisoner does Hornblower capture as he heads to shore when he sees the smoke?
(a) Jersey.
(b) Josephe.
(c) Jose.
(d) Jussey.

3. What title does the man hold that Hornblower meets on shore after he captures an important prisoner?
(a) Commodore.
(b) General.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Major.

4. What event does Hornblower attend with the Countess and her husband?
(a) A ball.
(b) The opera.
(c) A play.
(d) The ballet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Hornblower use to stop Braun from executing his plan at the dinner with Wychwood?

2. What did Braun plan to use in his plan to disrupt the dinner?

3. What is the name of the captain of the first ship entering the Sound?

4. What does Braun plan to do at the dinner with Wychwood?

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

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