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

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

3. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?
(a) Night time.
(b) Broad daylight.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Dusk.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?

2. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?

3. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?

4. What does Bush do after the wedding celebration?

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

(see the answer key)

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