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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 title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?
(a) Commander.
(b) Captain.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Commodore.

2. What is the name of Hornblower's son?
(a) Henry.
(b) Roland.
(c) Richard.
(d) Hughbert.

3. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?
(a) London.
(b) Sussex.
(c) Smallbridge.
(d) Cheapside.

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

5. What is the name of the ship Hornblower will be sailing on?
(a) Harvey.
(b) Clam.
(c) Windsong.
(d) Nonsuch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of mission will Hornblower be embarking on in his secret mission for the Navy?

2. What peculiar habit do Hornblower and his wife indulge in at the beginning of the book?

3. What is the weather like when Hornblower departs?

4. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?

5. What kind of ship is the Clam?

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