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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ship from the flotilla runs aground while chasing the Blanchefleur?

2. Who insists that Barbara accompany Hornblower to his ship?

3. What is Hornblower's first name?

4. What does Hornblower hear on the ship that worries him on his first day aboard?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hornblower feel about Braun when they are first introduced?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Hornblower notice while Brown is stowing his luggage?

10. What is the peculiar practice that Hornblower and his wife do while he is on shore? Why is this considered peculiar for the time period of this book?

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