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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. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?
(a) Squire.
(b) Count.
(c) Sir.
(d) Lord.

3. What is the name of Hornblower's son?
(a) Henry.
(b) Roland.
(c) Richard.
(d) Hughbert.

4. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?
(a) He walks up the main plank.
(b) He is lifted by the boats.
(c) He uses the bosan's chair.
(d) He climbs up the side.

5. What country's forces are sure to fire on the ship as they travel through the Sound?
(a) Spain.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Hornblower's most trusted manservant?

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

3. What is the first ship to receive damage while traveling through the Sound?

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

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

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