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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A brooch.
(c) A ring.
(d) A necklace.

3. What is Hornblower doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Cleaning his uniform.
(b) Being promoted.
(c) Getting married.
(d) Meeting with the admiral.

4. What is Grimes's position on board?
(a) Navigator.
(b) Ratline inspector.
(c) Footlocker.
(d) Steward.

5. Who has made the ship ready to sail?
(a) Bush.
(b) McGill.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Doughty.

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

7. How does the person Hornblower meets with after his wedding describe the Peace of Amiens?
(a) Reticent.
(b) Solid.
(c) Shaky.
(d) Unreliable.

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

9. Who leads the group of men to the semaphore?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cotard.

10. How long do Hornblower's personal stores last?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) Half a year.
(c) A few months.
(d) A few days.

11. 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 Hotspur gets a good wind.
(d) The Loire turns to shore.

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

13. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?
(a) They are afraid of it.
(b) They are amused by it.
(c) They are angered by it.
(d) They are annoyed by it.

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

15. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?
(a) All of these.
(b) His ship is half the size.
(c) He does not know the political status.
(d) He has less than half the cannon power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Cotard hailed by a guard?

3. What is Pellew's first name?

4. How is Brest primarily accessed?

5. What gift does Hornblower get from his wife before he sets sail?

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