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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. How is Brest primarily accessed?
(a) By train.
(b) By foot.
(c) By horseback.
(d) By sea.

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

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

4. What necessitated the multi-tiered system?
(a) The preparations.
(b) The treaty.
(c) The war.
(d) The breach of trust.

5. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?
(a) A man-of-war.
(b) A gunship.
(c) A frigate.
(d) A sloop.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the first order Cargill fails to manage for Hornblower?

4. How does the formality of his wedding make Hornblower feel?

5. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?

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