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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Richard Wellesley and Hornblower related?
(a) Richard is Hornblower's uncle.
(b) They are brothers-in-law.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) Richard is Hornblower's nephew.

2. What kind of ship was the Blanchefluer?
(a) Privateer.
(b) Bomb Ketch.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Sloop.

3. Where is Hornblower being sent on his secret mission for the Navy?
(a) America.
(b) The Baltic.
(c) India.
(d) Gibraltar.

4. Which of the following had allegiance to France?
(a) Prussia.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Russia.
(d) England.

5. What is the name of the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?
(a) Mona Lisa.
(b) Margaret Thatcher.
(c) Mary Mercy.
(d) Maggie Jones.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower's first name?

3. What town does Hornblower live in when he is on land?

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

5. What kind of cargo is being carried by the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?

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