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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What office does Hornblower hold at the beginning of this book?
(a) Commander.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Captain.

3. What happens to Hornblower when the ship hits open sea?
(a) He gets seasick.
(b) He gets hit in the head by a wayward boom.
(c) He goes faint.
(d) He has to attend to state business.

4. What is Cargill's position on board?
(a) Second master's mate.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Scullery master.
(d) Steward.

5. What does the admiral do to show his respect for Hornblower?
(a) Makes a toast at his wedding.
(b) Shakes his hand in public.
(c) Salutes him at his wedding.
(d) Gives him a promotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?

2. With what country was the Peace of Amiens made?

3. What does Hornblower feel he has to balance at the beginning of the book?

4. How does the person Hornblower meets with after his wedding describe the Peace of Amiens?

5. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?

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