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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower pleasantly surprised about when he first boards his ship?
(a) He does not get seasick.
(b) His crew is full of old friends.
(c) The ship has been cleaned.
(d) The ship is on its maiden voyage.

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

3. Where is the second ship to contact Hornblower after he has trapped the Blanchefleur from?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Russia.
(d) Sweden.

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

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

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

7. How wide is the sea lane at the Sound?
(a) 3 kilometers.
(b) 3 miles.
(c) 30 meters.
(d) 300 yards.

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

9. Where is Braun from?
(a) Russia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Finland.
(d) Sweden.

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

11. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?
(a) Nonchalantly.
(b) Incredibly cold.
(c) Very warmly.
(d) Formally.

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

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

14. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?
(a) He walks up the main plank.
(b) He climbs up the side.
(c) He uses the bosan's chair.
(d) He is lifted by the boats.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Hornblower's first name?

4. Where does Braun have citizenship?

5. What kind of ship was the Blanchefluer?

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