2. What kind of mission will Hornblower be embarking on in his secret mission for the Navy?
(a) Strategic.
(b) Trading.
(c) Political.
(d) Technical.

3. How is Hornblower greeted by his first mate?
(a) Very warmly.
(b) Incredibly cold.
(c) Nonchalantly.
(d) Formally.

4. How does Hornblower board the ship he will be sailing?
(a) He is lifted by the boats.
(b) He uses the bosan's chair.
(c) He climbs up the side.
(d) He walks up the main plank.

5. Who translates between the Baron and Hornblower?
(a) Bush.
(b) Briggs.
(c) Brown.
(d) Braun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's first name?

2. What kind of ship was the Blanchefluer?

3. Where does Braun have citizenship?

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

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the captains of the flotilla?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Hornblower hear that alarms him on the ship, and what is the source of this noise?

6. 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?

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

8. What happens just as the Blanchefleur is seen?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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