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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 is Hornblower's first name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Harrold.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Hughbert.

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

3. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Spain.
(c) Russia.
(d) Denmark

4. What kind of weapon does Mound have on board his ship?
(a) 18 pound mortars.
(b) A catapult.
(c) 24 shot rifles.
(d) 20 pound cannons.

5. What is Hornblower's favorite item of clothing?
(a) His Naval uniform.
(b) His bathrobe.
(c) His fine suit.
(d) His riding suit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the captain of the last ship to enter the Sound?

2. How does Hornblower act when he gives orders before traveling through the Sound?

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

4. Who picks out all the clothes Hornblower wears when he is on land?

5. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?

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