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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. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?
(a) The ships on the outer edge.
(b) The last ship.
(c) The ships in the middle.
(d) The first ship.

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

3. Where do Hornblower and his wife ride in a carriage together before he departs?
(a) Wharfdale.
(b) London.
(c) Cheapside.
(d) Upper Deal.

4. What is the name of Hornblower's wife?
(a) Brittany.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Barbara.

5. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?
(a) Brigg.
(b) Bush.
(c) Barnes.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notices from Hornblower's actions that something exciting will happen while passing through the Sound?

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

3. What do the town children do when Hornblower is introduced at the beginning of the book?

4. What is Braun's major forte?

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

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