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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. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?
(a) Bush.
(b) Grimes.
(c) Doughty.
(d) Cargill.

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

3. What is Grimes's first name?
(a) Jim.
(b) Jack.
(c) John.
(d) Jake.

4. What is Grimes's position on board?
(a) Navigator.
(b) Ratline inspector.
(c) Footlocker.
(d) Steward.

5. What station does Pellew hold?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cannons are on the Loire?

2. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?

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

4. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

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

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