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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Hornblower do in his room after receiving his orders from Richard Wellesley?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Paces the floor.
(c) Cleans his guns.
(d) Writes to his wife.

5. What does Clarke say is wrong with the men on his ship when Hornblower greets him?
(a) They all have scurvy.
(b) They have the plague.
(c) They have cabin fever.
(d) They have smallpox.

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

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

8. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Commodore.
(d) Commander.

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

10. What does the Baron tell Hornblower his country must do?
(a) Protect France.
(b) Remain neutral.
(c) Protect his men.
(d) Protect their allegiance with England.

11. 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.

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

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

14. What town does Hornblower live in when he is on land?
(a) Cheapside.
(b) Sussex,
(c) London.
(d) Smallbridge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clarke do when Hornblower has his ship boarded?

2. What is the name of Hornblower's most trusted manservant?

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

4. Where do Hornblower and his wife ride in a carriage together before he departs?

5. What month does this book begin in?

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