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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 cargo is being carried by the first ship that Hornblower sees after his trip through the Sound?
(a) Rice.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Spices.
(d) Lumber.

2. How many ships speed towards Hornblower's ship the morning after he has trapped the Blanchefleur?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following countries is hostile towards England?

3. Where does Braun have citizenship?

4. How does Hornblower act when he gives orders before traveling through the Sound?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How do Hornblower and his wife feel about the news Hornblower receives after he is introduced to the city he is a Squire over?

10. What is Hornblower doing when he sees the sail of the Maggie Jones in the distance?

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