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

2. What month does this book begin in?
(a) July.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) April.

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

4. What is the group of ships under Hornblower's command called?
(a) Sailing Troop.
(b) Flotilla.
(c) Command.
(d) Fleet.

5. What is the name of Hornblower's wife?
(a) Brittany.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Beatrice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower hear on the ship that worries him on his first day aboard?

2. Where is Braun from?

3. What is Hornblower's first name?

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

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

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