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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 does Hornblower feel he has to balance at the beginning of the book?
(a) His command and his respect.
(b) His courage and his fear.
(c) His bride and his career.
(d) His duties and his wishes.

2. Who has made the ship ready to sail?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Bush.
(d) McGill.

3. What does Hornblower realize he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Going to sea at a time of peace.
(b) Going on a secret mission.
(c) Commanding a vessel by himself.
(d) Sailing outside of a group.

4. What happens to Hornblower when the ship hits open sea?
(a) He gets hit in the head by a wayward boom.
(b) He has to attend to state business.
(c) He goes faint.
(d) He gets seasick.

5. What was Hornblower's title when he first met Pellew?
(a) Midshipman.
(b) Corporal.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Infantryman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a semaphore?

2. How long do Hornblower's personal stores last?

3. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?

4. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?

5. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?

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