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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower's wife's name?
(a) Maryann.
(b) Mary.
(c) Martha.
(d) Maria.

2. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?
(a) Bush.
(b) Pellew.
(c) Maddington.
(d) Cornwallis.

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

4. Where does the admiral want Hornblower to get information after his wedding?
(a) Bourgiac.
(b) Barnalle.
(c) Brawn.
(d) Brest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?

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

3. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?

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

5. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?

(see the answer key)

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