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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the Hotspur to win the race with the Loire?
(a) The Loire turns to shore.
(b) The Hotspur unloads some weight.
(c) The Loire falls into iron.
(d) The Hotspur gets a good wind.

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

3. What station does Pellew hold?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Captain.

4. What helps Cargill to be successful on his second attempt to complete an order from Hornblower?
(a) A wave.
(b) All of these.
(c) A slower and calm maneuver.
(d) A gust of wind.

5. What is so shocking to Hornblower about the announcement from Cornwallis?
(a) He will have a new leader.
(b) He will get more money.
(c) He won't see his child till it is much older.
(d) He cannot get new supplies for his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?

2. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?

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

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

5. Who blubbers with fear when the mission with Cotard is about to go underway?

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