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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?
(a) A frigate.
(b) A sloop.
(c) A man-of-war.
(d) A gunship.

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

3. What does Cotard claim to be when he is approached by a French guard?
(a) A defector.
(b) A fisherman.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A lost French soldier.

4. What is Grimes's first name?
(a) Jake.
(b) Jack.
(c) John.
(d) Jim.

5. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?
(a) Amused.
(b) Excited.
(c) Angry.
(d) Pessimistic.

6. What does Bush blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?
(a) Nervous demeanor.
(b) Harsh conditions.
(c) Lack of skill.
(d) Poorly shifted weight.

7. How does Hornblower feel about the man who was too fearful to go with Cotard?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Expectant.
(d) Proud.

8. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?
(a) Sing out their own anthem.
(b) Raise a white flag.
(c) Fire a blank shot.
(d) Play England's anthem.

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

10. What announcement does Cornwallis make when Hornblower leaves the Hotspur for the first time?
(a) The fleet will remain in place.
(b) He is retiring.
(c) Ships will be re-provisioned at sea.
(d) The treaty is to be re-signed.

11. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?
(a) Mason.
(b) Minor.
(c) Morrell.
(d) Mathews.

12. Where does the admiral want Hornblower to get information after his wedding?
(a) Barnalle.
(b) Brawn.
(c) Bourgiac.
(d) Brest.

13. 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.

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

15. What does Hornblower do before setting fire to the semaphore?
(a) Signals the Hotspur.
(b) Evicts the operator and his family.
(c) Translates the code.
(d) Waits for the message from Pellew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first order Cargill fails to manage for Hornblower?

2. Where is Cotard hailed by a guard?

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

4. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?

5. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?

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