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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?
(a) London.
(b) Cheapside.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Smallbridge.

2. Where is the first ship that contacts Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur from ?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Russia.
(d) Sweden.

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

4. Where does Braun have citizenship?
(a) Italy.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Russia.
(d) Finland.

5. What rank is Hornblower going to be promoted to at the beginning of the book?
(a) Captain.
(b) Commander.
(c) Commodore.
(d) Admiral.

6. What is the name of Hornblower's most trusted manservant?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Scarlet.

7. What title does Hornblower hold when he is on land at the beginning of this book?
(a) Squire.
(b) Count.
(c) Sir.
(d) Lord.

8. What is Braun's major forte?
(a) Strategics.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Medical assitance.
(d) Linguistics.

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

10. What does Barbara talk about while she is riding in a carriage with her husband before he departs?
(a) His son.
(b) Her plans during his absence.
(c) The preparations she has made.
(d) Her worries that he will not return.

11. What is the name of the captain of the last ship to enter the Sound?
(a) Burgmann.
(b) Bher.
(c) Bush.
(d) Brian.

12. Where does Hornblower place himself while traveling through the dangerous Sound?
(a) The first ship.
(b) A ship on the outer edge.
(c) A ship in the middle.
(d) The last ship.

13. Who sends Hornblower a message shortly after he is introduced to the town?
(a) The Naval Council.
(b) The Admiralty.
(c) The Board of Commanders.
(d) The Queen.

14. How does Hornblower dress his first morning on the ship?
(a) His new Commodore's uniform.
(b) A simple enlisted Naval uniform.
(c) Full uniform.
(d) His fine suit.

15. How many ships speed towards Hornblower's ship the morning after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following countries is neutral towards England?

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

3. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?

4. Who stows Hornblower's luggage for him when he boards the ship?

5. What kind of mission will Hornblower be embarking on in his secret mission for the Navy?

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