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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wychwood take to England with him when he leaves?
(a) Mail.
(b) Reports.
(c) Supplies.
(d) Treaties.

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

3. What do the town children do when Hornblower is introduced at the beginning of the book?
(a) Sing a song.
(b) Recite a poem.
(c) Thank him one by one.
(d) Cheer and clap.

4. What is the name of the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?
(a) Mona Lisa.
(b) Maggie Jones.
(c) Mary Mercy.
(d) Margaret Thatcher.

5. What kind of boat does Hornblower take to shore when he sees the smoke?
(a) Cutter.
(b) Barge.
(c) Sloop.
(d) Rowboat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?

2. What does Hornblower do for his surprise visitor the day after the ball?

3. Where does Hornblower go to observe the movements of the armies at Riga?

4. What do Hornblower and his men do with the barges in the blocked dock?

5. What city does the French capture while Hornblower is at Riga?

(see the answer key)

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