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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 does Hornblower feel he has to balance at the beginning of the book?
(a) His duties and his wishes.
(b) His command and his respect.
(c) His bride and his career.
(d) His courage and his fear.

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

3. What does Hornblower teach Grimes to do?
(a) Slice bread.
(b) Make coffee.
(c) Poach an egg.
(d) Prepare tea.

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

5. How long has Hornblower been away from sea at the beginning of this book?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?

2. What gift does Hornblower get from his wife before he sets sail?

3. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?

4. What is Prowse's position on the ship?

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

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