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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. How does Hornblower get his last glimpse of Maria before sailing away?
(a) He gets into the crow's nest.
(b) He stands on the foremast.
(c) His uses binoculars.
(d) He uses a telescope.

2. What does Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?
(a) Men.
(b) Ships.
(c) Guns.
(d) Miles.

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

4. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?
(a) They are afraid of it.
(b) They are angered by it.
(c) They are amused by it.
(d) They are annoyed by it.

5. How long has Hornblower been away from sea at the beginning of this book?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 18 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?

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

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

4. What is Pellew's first name?

5. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?

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