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

2. What is the weather like when Hornblower departs?
(a) Calm.
(b) Windy.
(c) Choppy.
(d) Rainy.

3. Who notices from Hornblower's actions that something exciting will happen while passing through the Sound?
(a) Braun.
(b) Briggs.
(c) Bush.
(d) Brown.

4. Where is Braun from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Finland.
(d) Sweden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower dress his first morning on the ship?

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

3. What does Hornblower do every day on deck?

4. What month does this book begin in?

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

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