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

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

3. What does Hornblower fill the barges with that he connects to the bomb ketches?
(a) Sand.
(b) Timber.
(c) Ammunition.
(d) Cannonballs.

4. How does Hornblower feel when he wakes up the morning after the ball?
(a) He has a hangover.
(b) He panics about Braun.
(c) He feels guilty.
(d) He can't remember much about the night before.

5. Where is Hornblower sent after Wychwood's diplomatic trip?
(a) Frankfort.
(b) London.
(c) St. Petersburg.
(d) Riga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flatters Hornblower most about being at the dinner with Wychwood?

2. What is the name of the ship Hornblower will be sailing on?

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

4. What valuable French asset was destroyed by Hornblower in the blocked dock?

5. What kind of ship does Hornblower send Wychwood on for a diplomatic mission?

(see the answer key)

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