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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. How are Richard Wellesley and Hornblower related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Richard is Hornblower's nephew.
(c) They are brothers-in-law.
(d) Richard is Hornblower's uncle.

2. What is Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?
(a) His crew is full of old friends.
(b) The ship is on its maiden voyage.
(c) The ship has been cleaned.
(d) He does not get seasick.

3. Who attacks Russia shortly after the Blanchefleur is destroyed?
(a) Churchhill.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Stalin.

4. Where is the first ship Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound from?
(a) Denmark.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?

2. How many of Hornblower's men are wounded in the blocked dock?

3. Where does Hornblower place himself while traveling through the dangerous Sound?

4. Where is Braun from?

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

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