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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. How many ships speed towards Hornblower's ship the morning after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

2. What peculiar habit do Hornblower and his wife indulge in at the beginning of the book?
(a) Swims in the Thames.
(b) Open carriage rides.
(c) Daily baths.
(d) Fox hunts.

3. What is the source of the sound that worries Hornblower on his first day aboard?
(a) A cargo hold of rum bottles.
(b) A kettle of steam.
(c) A cage of rats.
(d) Bush's wooden leg.

4. Where does Hornblower's crew go to celebrate the victory over the Blanchefleur?
(a) The main deck.
(b) Hornblower's mess.
(c) The captain's cabin.
(d) On shore.

5. Which country is Hornblower afraid Braun will be biased against?
(a) France.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Hornblower a message shortly after he is introduced to the town?

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

3. Who stows Hornblower's luggage for him when he boards the ship?

4. What kind of mission will Hornblower be embarking on in his secret mission for the Navy?

5. What is Hornblower's first name?

(see the answer key)

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