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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 is the name of Hornblower's first mate?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Bush.
(c) Brigg.
(d) Burge.

2. Where do Hornblower and his wife ride in a carriage together before he departs?
(a) London.
(b) Cheapside.
(c) Wharfdale.
(d) Upper Deal.

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

4. What keeps Hornblower from being able to use his bomb ketches?
(a) French Priximity.
(b) A boom.
(c) Shoaling waters.
(d) A sand bar.

5. Who notices from Hornblower's actions that something exciting will happen while passing through the Sound?
(a) Bush.
(b) Briggs.
(c) Brown.
(d) Braun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the important prisoner Hornblower captures as he heads to shore when he sees the smoke?

2. Who is Wychwood supposed to meet?

3. What is the name of Hornblower's most trusted manservant?

4. Which ships does Hornblower designate as the escape vessels at the blocked dock?

5. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?

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