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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. Who picks out all the clothes Hornblower wears when he is on land?
(a) His wife.
(b) Himself.
(c) His servant.
(d) His son.

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

3. Where is Hornblower being sent on his secret mission for the Navy?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) America.
(c) The Baltic.
(d) India.

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

5. What country is Hornblower supposed to turn against France?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Spain.
(c) Finland.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country is Hornblower afraid Braun will be biased against?

2. Where is Clarke originally from?

3. What country's neutrality is Hornblower hoping will keep him and his ship from heavier fire while traveling through the sound?

4. What label does Hornblower give Braun after meeting him?

5. What does Hornblower have his crew prepare before entering the Sound?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens just as the Blanchefleur is seen?

2. What is the danger of passing through the Sound with British flags flying?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What news does Hornblower receive after his formal introduction to the city he is a Squire over?

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