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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23, and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Hornblower's wife?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Brittany.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Barbara.

2. What does Hornblower do on the deck of the ship while traveling through the Sound?
(a) Eats breakfast.
(b) Sings.
(c) Prays.
(d) Raises his British flag.

3. Who drives Hornblower into town after receiving the urgent message at the beginning of the book?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

4. What is the name of the ship leading the flotilla through the Sound?
(a) Clam.
(b) Nonsuch.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Lotus.

5. What kind of ship is the Clam?
(a) Cutter.
(b) Sloop.
(c) Bomb Ketch.
(d) Frigate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?

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

3. How long have the defectors been fighting for Napoleon when they come to Hornblower?

4. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?

5. Which of the following countries is hostile towards England?

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