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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 is Prowse's position on the ship?
(a) Midshipman.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Sailing master.
(d) Steward.

2. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?
(a) Blockading Brest.
(b) Relaying messages.
(c) Scouting for troops.
(d) Gathering information.

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

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

5. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?
(a) So they are protected.
(b) So they don't get lost.
(c) So they can deliver their goods.
(d) So they can accrue more goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?

2. How does the person Hornblower meets with after his wedding describe the Peace of Amiens?

3. Who put some personal stores on board for Hornblower?

4. Why is Hornblower unable to have eggs from his personal store?

5. What is a semaphore?

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