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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 Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?
(a) The ship is on its maiden voyage.
(b) The ship has been cleaned.
(c) His crew is full of old friends.
(d) He does not get seasick.

2. What town does Hornblower live in when he is on land?
(a) Cheapside.
(b) Sussex,
(c) London.
(d) Smallbridge.

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

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

5. Who insists that Barbara accompany Hornblower to his ship?
(a) Richard.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?

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

3. Where is Braun from?

4. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?

5. What kind of ship is the Harvey?

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