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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hornblower feel that he had done after the Blanchefleur was destroyed?
(a) Defeated an enemy.
(b) Committed treason.
(c) Done his duty.
(d) Murdered men.

2. What weapon does Hornblower use to stop Braun from executing his plan at the dinner with Wychwood?
(a) Rifle.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Knife.
(d) Sword.

3. What kind of fires are burning on the shore when Hornblower talks about the impossibility of war?
(a) Bivouac fires.
(b) Explosive fire.
(c) Signal fires.
(d) Fire from burning ships.

4. Who does Braun dine with on his first night aboard the ship?
(a) Bush.
(b) Brown.
(c) Brigg.
(d) Barnes.

5. What year does this book begin in?
(a) 1800.
(b) 1812.
(c) 1806.
(d) 1818.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of weapon does Mound have on board his ship?

2. Who is Wychwood supposed to meet?

3. What does Wychwood bring back from his diplomatic mission?

4. What title does Miss Canerine hold?

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

(see the answer key)

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