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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. How does the person Hornblower meets with after his wedding describe the Peace of Amiens?
(a) Reticent.
(b) Shaky.
(c) Solid.
(d) Unreliable.

2. What is Hornblower's wife's name?
(a) Martha.
(b) Maryann.
(c) Maria.
(d) Mary.

3. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

4. How does Hornblower fix the trim of the ship?
(a) He moves two cannons.
(b) He has the tack made correctly.
(c) He puts up an additional sail.
(d) He takes down two smaller sails.

5. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?
(a) A necklace.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A brooch.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?

2. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?

3. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?

4. What is a semaphore?

5. What is inside the package with the orders sent by Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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