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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 a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?
(a) Raise a white flag.
(b) Sing out their own anthem.
(c) Play England's anthem.
(d) Fire a blank shot.

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

3. What is inside the package with the orders sent by Hornblower?
(a) Some new maps.
(b) A mask.
(c) A French flag.
(d) Gold coins.

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

5. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?
(a) A gunship.
(b) A sloop.
(c) A man-of-war.
(d) A frigate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Grimes's first name?

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

4. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?

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

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