2. What kind of cargo is being carried by the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?
(a) Rice.
(b) Lumber.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Spices.

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

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

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

6. Where is Clarke originally from?
(a) Russia.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Sweden.

7. Who insists that Barbara accompany Hornblower to his ship?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Richard.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Brown.

8. Where is the first ship Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound from?
(a) Spain.
(b) Denmark.
(c) France.
(d) England.

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

10. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?
(a) Russia.
(b) Spain.
(c) Denmark
(d) Sweden.

11. How is Hornblower dressed when he first speaks with the captain of the first ship he sees after his trip through the Sound?
(a) He is naked.
(b) A full Captains uniform.
(c) Shabby clothes of an enlisted man.
(d) He has a bathrobe.

12. Which ship does Hornblower think will receive the majority of the damage from attacks in the Sound?
(a) The ships on the outer edge.
(b) The last ship.
(c) The first ship.
(d) The ships in the middle.

13. Where is Hornblower being sent on his secret mission for the Navy?
(a) India.
(b) The Baltic.
(c) America.
(d) Gibraltar.

14. Who picks out all the clothes Hornblower wears when he is on land?
(a) Himself.
(b) His wife.
(c) His servant.
(d) His son.

15. How does Hornblower act when he gives orders before traveling through the Sound?
(a) Stressed.
(b) Nonchalantly.
(c) Confidently.
(d) Timidly.