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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. Where is the French semaphore station?
(a) Brest.
(b) Ushdalle.
(c) Unthialle.
(d) Brie.

2. What office does Hornblower hold at the beginning of this book?
(a) Commander.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Captain.

3. What is Cargill's position on board?
(a) Steward.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Second master's mate.
(d) Scullery master.

4. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?
(a) Doughty.
(b) Grimes.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cargill.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bush blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?

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

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

4. What helps Cargill to be successful on his second attempt to complete an order from Hornblower?

5. What happens to Hornblower when the ship hits open sea?

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