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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Hornblower realize he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Commanding a vessel by himself.
(b) Going on a secret mission.
(c) Going to sea at a time of peace.
(d) Sailing outside of a group.

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

6. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Proud.
(b) Happy.
(c) Strange.
(d) Amused.

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

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

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

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

11. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?
(a) Bread and tack.
(b) The ship's stores.
(c) What he catches.
(d) Ale and cheese.

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

13. How far along is Maria in her pregnancy when Hornblower learns about it?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three months.
(c) One months.
(d) Four months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's favorite part of leaving the Hotspur for the first time?

2. How does Hornblower fix the trim of the ship?

3. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?

4. What announcement does Cornwallis make when Hornblower leaves the Hotspur for the first time?

5. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?

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