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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Hornblower's first mate?
(a) Burge.
(b) Bush.
(c) Brigg.
(d) Barnes.

3. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?
(a) He sees him the same as any other sailor.
(b) He does not know how to feel about him.
(c) He immediately dislikes him.
(d) He likes him very much.

4. Who stows Hornblower's luggage for him when he boards the ship?
(a) Brown.
(b) Barnes.
(c) Brigg.
(d) Bush.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who insists that Barbara accompany Hornblower to his ship?

3. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?

4. What is the name of the captain of the first ship entering the Sound?

5. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?

(see the answer key)

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