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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 is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?
(a) Morrell.
(b) Mathews.
(c) Minor.
(d) Mason.

2. How does the formality of his wedding make Hornblower feel?
(a) Alone.
(b) Proud.
(c) Angry.
(d) Nervous.

3. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Proud.
(b) Amused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Strange.

4. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?
(a) Ushant.
(b) Brest.
(c) Bree.
(d) Ushille.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hornblower doing at the beginning of the book?

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

4. Where does the admiral want Hornblower to get information after his wedding?

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

(see the answer key)

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