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

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

3. What does Hornblower have his crew prepare before entering the Sound?
(a) Towing equipment.
(b) Canons.
(c) White surrender flags.
(d) Breakfast.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?

2. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?

3. What title does Hornblower hold in the Navy at the beginning of this book?

4. Where is Clarke originally from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hornblower do after hearing about his mission?

2. In what order does Hornblower arrange the flotilla before entering the Sound, and why?

3. Who does Hornblower call into a council before beginning his chase on the Blanchefleur?

4. How is the Blanchefleur destroyed?

5. How does Hornblower feel after the Blanchefleur has been destroyed?

6. What happens just before Hornblower goes to bed after hearing details about his mission?

7. What is the political situation at the time along the Baltic?

8. What happens just as the Blanchefleur is seen?

9. How do Hornblower and his wife spend their last few moments together before Hornblower leaves?

10. How is Hornblower introduced to the town he is a Squire over?

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