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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Richard Wellesley and Hornblower related?
(a) They are brothers-in-law.
(b) Richard is Hornblower's nephew.
(c) Richard is Hornblower's uncle.
(d) They are cousins.

2. What month does this book begin in?
(a) June.
(b) August.
(c) July.
(d) April.

3. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?
(a) Finland.
(b) Russia.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Spain.

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

5. Where do Hornblower and his wife ride in a carriage together before he departs?
(a) Cheapside.
(b) Wharfdale.
(c) London.
(d) Upper Deal.

6. Which of the following had allegiance to France?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Russia.
(c) Prussia.
(d) England.

7. How old is Hornblower when this book begins?
(a) 56.
(b) 36.
(c) 26.
(d) 46.

8. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?
(a) He sees him the same as any other sailor.
(b) He likes him very much.
(c) He does not know how to feel about him.
(d) He immediately dislikes him.

9. Which country is Hornblower afraid Braun will be biased against?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

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

11. What do the town children do when Hornblower is introduced at the beginning of the book?
(a) Sing a song.
(b) Cheer and clap.
(c) Recite a poem.
(d) Thank him one by one.

12. What is the title of the captain of the second ship that contacts Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) Count.
(b) Lord.
(c) Baron.
(d) Baron.

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

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

15. What does Hornblower do every day on deck?
(a) Bathes.
(b) Writes to his wife.
(c) Prays.
(d) Eats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hornblower feel that he had done after the Blanchefleur was destroyed?

2. What is Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?

3. What did Barbara give to Hornblower as a going away gift?

4. Where is Hornblower commanded to go at his earliest convenience at the beginning of the book?

5. What peculiar habit do Hornblower and his wife indulge in at the beginning of the book?

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