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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what country was the Peace of Amiens made?
(a) America.
(b) Spain.
(c) Prussia.
(d) France.

2. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?
(a) Amused.
(b) Excited.
(c) Angry.
(d) Pessimistic.

3. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Proud.
(b) Amused.
(c) Strange.
(d) Happy.

4. How does Hornblower get his last glimpse of Maria before sailing away?
(a) He stands on the foremast.
(b) He uses a telescope.
(c) He gets into the crow's nest.
(d) His uses binoculars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grimes's first name?

2. How long has Hornblower been away from sea at the beginning of this book?

3. How does the person Hornblower meets with after his wedding describe the Peace of Amiens?

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

5. Who has made the ship ready to sail?

(see the answer key)

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