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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the French semaphore station?
(a) Brie.
(b) Brest.
(c) Ushdalle.
(d) Unthialle.

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

3. Who suggests the ship-to-shore action at Brest?
(a) Prowse.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Pellew.

4. What does Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?
(a) Directions and ammunition.
(b) Water and letters.
(c) Maps and letters.
(d) Food and ale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has made the ship ready to sail?

2. What is the downside of the success at the Semaphore?

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

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

5. Where does the semaphore operator live?

(see the answer key)

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