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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?
(a) Gooseberry.
(b) Strawberry.
(c) Black current.
(d) Cherry.

2. What is Prowse's position on the ship?
(a) Sailing master.
(b) Midshipman.
(c) Steward.
(d) Navigator.

3. How many cannons are on the Loire?
(a) 30.
(b) 10.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

4. What office does Hornblower hold at the beginning of this book?
(a) Captain.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Commander.
(d) Lieutenant.

5. What causes the Hotspur to win the race with the Loire?
(a) The Loire falls into iron.
(b) The Hotspur gets a good wind.
(c) The Hotspur unloads some weight.
(d) The Loire turns to shore.

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

7. How does Hornblower feel about the man who was too fearful to go with Cotard?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Expectant.
(c) Proud.
(d) Disgusted.

8. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?
(a) The hotel.
(b) The ship.
(c) The docks.
(d) The marriage hall.

9. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

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

11. What was Hornblower's title when he first met Pellew?
(a) Midshipman.
(b) Infantryman.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Corporal.

12. Who leads the group of men to the semaphore?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cotard.

13. How long do Hornblower's personal stores last?
(a) A few days.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) Half a year.
(d) A few months.

14. Who put some personal stores on board for Hornblower?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Bush.
(c) Mrs. Mason.
(d) Maria.

15. What is Pellew's first name?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Evan.
(c) Earl.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?

2. What irritates Hornblower about his wife after their marriage?

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

4. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

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

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