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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 Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?
(a) Guns.
(b) Men.
(c) Ships.
(d) Miles.

2. What irritates Hornblower about his wife after their marriage?
(a) Her tenderness.
(b) Her passiveness.
(c) Her traditional values.
(d) Her staunchness.

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

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

5. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?
(a) Ale and cheese.
(b) Bread and tack.
(c) What he catches.
(d) The ship's stores.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower fix the trim of the ship?

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

3. What is Pellew's first name?

4. Where does the admiral want Hornblower to get information after his wedding?

5. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?

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