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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. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?
(a) He has less than half the cannon power.
(b) All of these.
(c) He does not know the political status.
(d) His ship is half the size.

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

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

4. How does the formality of his wedding make Hornblower feel?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Proud.
(c) Alone.
(d) Angry.

5. Who has made the ship ready to sail?
(a) McGill.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Bush.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many cannons are on the Loire?

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

5. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?

(see the answer key)

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