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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. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?
(a) London.
(b) Cheapside.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Smallbridge.

2. How are Richard Wellesley and Hornblower related?
(a) Richard is Hornblower's nephew.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) Richard is Hornblower's uncle.
(d) They are brothers-in-law.

3. What is Hornblower's favorite item of clothing?
(a) His bathrobe.
(b) His Naval uniform.
(c) His fine suit.
(d) His riding suit.

4. What is the name of the ship leading the flotilla through the Sound?
(a) Lotus.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Nonsuch.
(d) Clam.

5. What is Braun's major forte?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Medical assitance.
(c) Strategics.
(d) Linguistics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What peculiar habit do Hornblower and his wife indulge in at the beginning of the book?

2. Where is Clarke originally from?

3. Which of the following had allegiance to France?

4. What does Hornblower do in his room after receiving his orders from Richard Wellesley?

5. What does Hornblower do on the deck of the ship while traveling through the Sound?

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