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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clarke do when Hornblower has his ship boarded?
(a) Jumps overboard.
(b) Shoots himself in the head.
(c) Surrenders.
(d) Stabs himself.

2. What is Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?
(a) The ship is on its maiden voyage.
(b) His crew is full of old friends.
(c) He does not get seasick.
(d) The ship has been cleaned.

3. What does Barbara talk about while she is riding in a carriage with her husband before he departs?
(a) His son.
(b) Her plans during his absence.
(c) Her worries that he will not return.
(d) The preparations she has made.

4. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?
(a) Spain.
(b) Russia.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Denmark

5. Where is Clarke originally from?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) Sweden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drives Hornblower into town after receiving the urgent message at the beginning of the book?

2. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?

3. Who insists that Barbara accompany Hornblower to his ship?

4. Which country is Hornblower afraid Braun will be biased against?

5. What did Barbara give to Hornblower as a going away gift?

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