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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Commodore.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Captain.
(d) Commander.

2. What causes Hornblower to use poor judgment at the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) He is nervous to be in a public setting.
(b) He has had no sleep for three days.
(c) He drinks too much.
(d) He is starteld by the situation with Braun.

3. Where is Braun from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Finland.
(d) Italy.

4. How does Braun react when Hornblower asks him to go to dinner with him and Wychwood?
(a) He has a flash of defiant anger.
(b) He has no reaction whatsoever.
(c) He seems overly-excited.
(d) He acts very awkwardly.

5. How does Hornblower dress his first morning on the ship?
(a) His new Commodore's uniform.
(b) Full uniform.
(c) A simple enlisted Naval uniform.
(d) His fine suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like when Hornblower departs?

2. What month does this book begin in?

3. How wide is the sea lane at the Sound?

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

5. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?

(see the answer key)

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