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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 did Hornblower feel that he had done after the Blanchefleur was destroyed?
(a) Committed treason.
(b) Defeated an enemy.
(c) Murdered men.
(d) Done his duty.

2. What are the bomb ketches used to destroy at Riga?
(a) Prussian Blockades.
(b) French morale.
(c) The French Saps.
(d) The French spy ships.

3. What does Hornblower have his men do as they are heading to the next destination after the ball?
(a) Exercise and get rest.
(b) Run skill exercises.
(c) Repair the damage to the ship.
(d) Clean and stock the amunition.

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

5. What time of day does Hornblower enter the dock at his destination after the ball?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) Sunset.
(d) Sunrise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who attacks Russia shortly after the Blanchefleur is destroyed?

3. What kind of ship is the Harvey?

4. What is the name of the man who gives Hornblower the first signal of a French ship?

5. What keeps Hornblower from being able to use his bomb ketches?

(see the answer key)

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