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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 does Hornblower do every day on deck?
(a) Prays.
(b) Eats.
(c) Writes to his wife.
(d) Bathes.

2. What is the title of the captain of the second ship that contacts Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) Lord.
(b) Count.
(c) Baron.
(d) Baron.

3. What do sailors believe people from Braun's homeland to be?
(a) Spies.
(b) Shapeshifters.
(c) Evil warlocks.
(d) Ruthless murderers.

4. What is the name of the last ship of the flotilla to enter the Sound?
(a) Nonsuch.
(b) Lotus.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Clam.

5. 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 first ship.
(c) The last ship.
(d) The ships in the middle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?

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

4. What is the name of Hornblower's first mate?

5. What kind of mission will Hornblower be embarking on in his secret mission for the Navy?

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