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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?
(a) Count.
(b) Sir.
(c) Lord.
(d) Squire.

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

4. Where is Braun from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Finland.

5. Who drives Hornblower into town after receiving the urgent message at the beginning of the book?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Brown.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hornblower's first mate?

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

3. What kind of ship is the Clam?

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

5. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?

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