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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 source of the sound that worries Hornblower on his first day aboard?
(a) A cargo hold of rum bottles.
(b) A kettle of steam.
(c) Bush's wooden leg.
(d) A cage of rats.

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

3. What kind of ship is the Clam?
(a) Cutter.
(b) Sloop.
(c) Frigate.
(d) Bomb Ketch.

4. Who picks out all the clothes Hornblower wears when he is on land?
(a) Himself.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) His servant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Hornblower a message shortly after he is introduced to the town?

2. Where is Braun from?

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

4. What do sailors believe people from Braun's homeland to be?

5. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?

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