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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 month does this book begin in?
(a) July.
(b) June.
(c) August.
(d) April.

2. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?
(a) He immediately dislikes him.
(b) He likes him very much.
(c) He does not know how to feel about him.
(d) He sees him the same as any other sailor.

3. What town does Hornblower live in when he is on land?
(a) Sussex,
(b) Cheapside.
(c) London.
(d) Smallbridge.

4. Who drives Hornblower into town after receiving the urgent message at the beginning of the book?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Beatrice.

5. What does Clarke say is wrong with the men on his ship when Hornblower greets him?
(a) They all have scurvy.
(b) They have the plague.
(c) They have cabin fever.
(d) They have smallpox.

Short Answer Questions

1. How wide is the sea lane at the Sound?

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

3. Which ship from the flotilla runs aground while chasing the Blanchefleur?

4. Who wakes Hornblower on his first morning on the ship?

5. Which of the following had allegiance to France?

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