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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 the weather like when Hornblower departs?
(a) Calm.
(b) Windy.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Choppy.

2. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?
(a) Finland.
(b) Spain.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Russia.

3. How many guns are on the Nonsuch?
(a) 64.
(b) 74.
(c) 44.
(d) 54.

4. How are Richard Wellesley and Hornblower related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers-in-law.
(c) Richard is Hornblower's uncle.
(d) Richard is Hornblower's nephew.

5. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Captain.
(c) Commander.
(d) Commodore.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?

2. What is the name of Hornblower's wife?

3. What is the group of ships under Hornblower's command called?

4. Where is Hornblower being sent on his secret mission for the Navy?

5. What does Hornblower do in his room after receiving his orders from Richard Wellesley?

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