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

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

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

4. What makes Hornblower seasick again?
(a) Going back to open sea.
(b) Choppy waves.
(c) Being close to shore.
(d) A storm.

5. Why is Hornblower unable to have eggs from his personal store?
(a) They were stolen.
(b) They are too hard to cook.
(c) They are broken.
(d) They went bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hornblower's title when he first met Pellew?

2. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?

3. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?

4. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?

5. What does Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?

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