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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the captains of the flotilla?
(a) Freeman.
(b) Vickery.
(c) Cole.
(d) Jones.

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

5. Which of the following countries is neutral towards England?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Denmark.
(c) France.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when he first meets him?

2. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?

3. What kind of cargo is being carried by the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?

4. Where is the first ship Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound from?

5. Where does Braun have citizenship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the flotilla do when they are fired on by the Danish forces in the Sound?

2. What does Hornblower learn about his mission when he gets to London?

3. What happens when Hornblower orders his men to board the Maggie Jones?

4. Describe the gift that Barbara left for Hornblower on the ship.

5. How is Mr. Braun described when he is first introduced?

6. What does Baron Basse say when he boards the Nonsuch?

7. What is Hornblower surprised and pleased about when he first boards his ship?

8. How does Hornblower feel to be on land for the first time in a long time?

9. What does Hornblower do to keep his crew calm before entering the Sound?

10. How does Bush feel about Braun when they are first introduced?

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