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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) Stabs himself.
(b) Surrenders.
(c) Jumps overboard.
(d) Shoots himself in the head.

2. What is the name of the last ship of the flotilla to enter the Sound?
(a) Nonsuch.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Clam.

3. What is the name of the ship Hornblower will be sailing on?
(a) Clam.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Nonsuch.
(d) Windsong.

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

5. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?
(a) Brown.
(b) Brigg.
(c) Bush.
(d) Barnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara talk about while she is riding in a carriage with her husband before he departs?

2. What is Hornblower's first name?

3. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Hornblower hear on the ship that worries him on his first day aboard?

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

(see the answer key)

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