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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. What did Hornblower feel that he had done after the Blanchefleur was destroyed?
(a) Committed treason.
(b) Murdered men.
(c) Defeated an enemy.
(d) Done his duty.

2. Which of the following countries is hostile towards England?
(a) Spain.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Russia.

3. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?
(a) Very warmly.
(b) Incredibly cold.
(c) Formally.
(d) Nonchalantly.

4. How many guns are on the Nonsuch?
(a) 64.
(b) 74.
(c) 44.
(d) 54.

5. What is the name of the captain of the first ship entering the Sound?
(a) Vickery.
(b) Victor.
(c) Vikrum.
(d) Vickman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following countries is neutral towards England?

2. What kind of weapon does Mound have on board his ship?

3. Where do Hornblower and his wife ride in a carriage together before he departs?

4. Who stows Hornblower's luggage for him when he boards the ship?

5. Where does Hornblower place himself while traveling through the dangerous Sound?

(see the answer key)

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