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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. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?
(a) To stay away from the reef.
(b) To avoid breaching the treaty.
(c) To aid in their detection.
(d) To not scare the French.

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

3. What is Pellew's first name?
(a) Evan.
(b) Edward.
(c) Earl.
(d) Ethan.

4. How many cannons are on the Loire?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

5. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) The Peace of Amiens.
(b) His formal training.
(c) The end of the war.
(d) His lack of education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?

2. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?

3. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?

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

5. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?

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