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

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

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

6. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?
(a) She is very ill.
(b) She is coming to visit.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is leaving him.

7. What necessitated the multi-tiered system?
(a) The treaty.
(b) The preparations.
(c) The breach of trust.
(d) The war.

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

9. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Tea time.
(d) Dinner.

10. What is a semaphore?
(a) A French ship.
(b) A gun.
(c) A blockade.
(d) A large tower.

11. Who suggests the ship-to-shore action at Brest?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Prowse.

12. What is Hornblower's wife's name?
(a) Maryann.
(b) Martha.
(c) Maria.
(d) Mary.

13. Why does Hornblower talk to Cotard?
(a) He is close to Cornwallis.
(b) He speaks perfect French.
(c) He has worked with Pellew in the past.
(d) He has a place on the next mail ship.

14. What office does Hornblower hold at the beginning of this book?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Commander.

15. What is inside the package with the orders sent by Hornblower?
(a) A French flag.
(b) A mask.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Some new maps.