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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 is Hornblower doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Being promoted.
(b) Meeting with the admiral.
(c) Getting married.
(d) Cleaning his uniform.

2. What is the first order Cargill fails to manage for Hornblower?
(a) A watch.
(b) A tack.
(c) A full report.
(d) A realignment.

3. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?
(a) Fire a blank shot.
(b) Sing out their own anthem.
(c) Play England's anthem.
(d) Raise a white flag.

4. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?
(a) To avoid breaching the treaty.
(b) To aid in their detection.
(c) To stay away from the reef.
(d) To not scare the French.

5. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?
(a) Night time.
(b) Broad daylight.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Dusk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the admiral do to show his respect for Hornblower?

2. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?

3. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?

4. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?

5. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?

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