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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. What is Hornblower doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Being promoted.
(b) Meeting with the admiral.
(c) Getting married.
(d) Cleaning his uniform.

2. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) The Peace of Amiens.
(b) His formal training.
(c) The end of the war.
(d) His lack of education.

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

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

5. How many cannons are on the Loire?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?

4. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

5. What is Grimes's position on board?

(see the answer key)

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