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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 Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?
(a) Water and letters.
(b) Maps and letters.
(c) Directions and ammunition.
(d) Food and ale.

2. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?
(a) 10.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

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

4. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?
(a) Mason.
(b) Minor.
(c) Mathews.
(d) Morrell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?

2. Who suggests the ship-to-shore action at Brest?

3. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?

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

5. What is inside the package with the orders sent by Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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