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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. With what country was the Peace of Amiens made?
(a) Prussia.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

4. What helps Cargill to be successful on his second attempt to complete an order from Hornblower?
(a) A slower and calm maneuver.
(b) A gust of wind.
(c) All of these.
(d) A wave.

5. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?
(a) He has debts to pay down.
(b) He gave money to Maria.
(c) He was on half pay while on shore.
(d) He is still not used to being in command.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?

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

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

4. What happens to Hornblower when the ship hits open sea?

5. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

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