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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. Where does Hornblower go to observe the movements of the armies at Riga?
(a) A tall tree.
(b) A churchtower.
(c) The mausoleum.
(d) The crow's nest of the ship.

2. What does Hornblower call the filled barges that he connects to the bomb ketches?
(a) Donkeys.
(b) Mules.
(c) Camels.
(d) Clydesdales.

3. What does Miss Canerine introduce Hornblower to at the dinner?
(a) Red Wine.
(b) Patte.
(c) Caviar.
(d) Vodka.

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

5. How many guns are on the Nonsuch?
(a) 64.
(b) 74.
(c) 54.
(d) 44.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Hornblower dress his first morning on the ship?

4. What weapon does Hornblower use to stop Braun from executing his plan at the dinner with Wychwood?

5. How does Hornblower enter the dock at his destination after leaving the ball?

(see the answer key)

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