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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower realize he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Sailing outside of a group.
(b) Going to sea at a time of peace.
(c) Going on a secret mission.
(d) Commanding a vessel by himself.

2. Where does the admiral want Hornblower to get information after his wedding?
(a) Bourgiac.
(b) Brest.
(c) Brawn.
(d) Barnalle.

3. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?
(a) She is leaving him.
(b) She is coming to visit.
(c) She is very ill.
(d) She is pregnant.

4. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?
(a) He is colorblind.
(b) He is on the other side of the ship.
(c) He is tone deaf.
(d) He cannot understand French.

5. How long do Hornblower's personal stores last?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few months.
(d) Half a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?

2. How is Brest primarily accessed?

3. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?

4. What is Pellew's first name?

5. Where is the French semaphore station?

(see the answer key)

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