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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 does Hornblower do after the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) Sneaks back to his ship.
(b) Falls asleep in the dining room.
(c) Punishes Braun.
(d) Makes love to Miss Canerine.

2. What kind of ship was the Blanchefluer?
(a) Bomb Ketch.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Sloop.
(d) Privateer.

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

4. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Commander.
(c) Captain.
(d) Commodore.

5. What is the name of the captain of the first ship that contacts Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) Baron Bruce.
(b) Baron Brasse.
(c) Baron Butisse.
(d) Baron Basse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Clarke do when Hornblower has his ship boarded?

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

4. What impresses the surprise visitor about Hornblower's ship?

5. How many men does Hornblower have enter the blocked dock with him?

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