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

3. Who leads the marines after Cotard gets safely on shore?
(a) Captain Jones.
(b) Captain Jameson.
(c) Captain Johnson.
(d) Captain Jenkins.

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

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

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

7. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) The end of the war.
(b) His formal training.
(c) The Peace of Amiens.
(d) His lack of education.

8. What is the name of Pellew's ship?
(a) Tornage.
(b) Tonnant.
(c) Tonto.
(d) Tonage.

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

10. What does Hornblower feel he has to balance at the beginning of the book?
(a) His duties and his wishes.
(b) His bride and his career.
(c) His command and his respect.
(d) His courage and his fear.

11. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?
(a) Night time.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Broad daylight.
(d) Dawn.

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

13. What is the first order Cargill fails to manage for Hornblower?
(a) A full report.
(b) A watch.
(c) A realignment.
(d) A tack.

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

15. Who lays the priming charge and fuse?
(a) Cotard.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Grimes.