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

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

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

4. What does Hornblower teach Grimes to do?
(a) Make coffee.
(b) Slice bread.
(c) Poach an egg.
(d) Prepare tea.

5. What does Bush blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?
(a) Lack of skill.
(b) Harsh conditions.
(c) Nervous demeanor.
(d) Poorly shifted weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?

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

3. What office does Hornblower hold at the beginning of this book?

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

5. How does Hornblower get his last glimpse of Maria before sailing away?

(see the answer key)

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