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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who stows Hornblower's luggage for him when he boards the ship?
(a) Barnes.
(b) Brown.
(c) Bush.
(d) Brigg.

3. Which ship from the flotilla runs aground while chasing the Blanchefleur?
(a) Nonsuch.
(b) Clam.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Raven.

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

5. What does Clarke do when Hornblower has his ship boarded?
(a) Surrenders.
(b) Shoots himself in the head.
(c) Jumps overboard.
(d) Stabs himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower have his men do as they are heading to the next destination after the ball?

3. Who is the young man who is ignored at the dinner with Wychwood?

4. What does Clarke say is wrong with the men on his ship when Hornblower greets him?

5. What percentage of his men does Hornblower have enter the blocked dock with him?

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