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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. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?
(a) The docks.
(b) The hotel.
(c) The marriage hall.
(d) The ship.

2. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Maryann.
(d) Bush.

3. What happens to Hornblower when the ship hits open sea?
(a) He gets hit in the head by a wayward boom.
(b) He goes faint.
(c) He has to attend to state business.
(d) He gets seasick.

4. What does the admiral do to show his respect for Hornblower?
(a) Salutes him at his wedding.
(b) Gives him a promotion.
(c) Makes a toast at his wedding.
(d) Shakes his hand in public.

5. What gift does Hornblower get from his wife before he sets sail?
(a) A sword.
(b) Some gloves.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A revolver.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far along is Maria in her pregnancy when Hornblower learns about it?

2. What is a semaphore?

3. What does Bush do after the wedding celebration?

4. Who has made the ship ready to sail?

5. Who mans the Hotspur during the attack on the semaphore?

(see the answer key)

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