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

2. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?
(a) Gathering information.
(b) Relaying messages.
(c) Scouting for troops.
(d) Blockading Brest.

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

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

5. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?
(a) Excited.
(b) Amused.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?

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

3. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?

4. Why is Hornblower unable to have eggs from his personal store?

5. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?

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