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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Cotard's title?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Commander.
(c) Major.
(d) Captain.

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

4. Where does the semaphore operator live?
(a) In the main control room.
(b) At the army barracks.
(c) At the base of the tower.
(d) In a cottage on shore.

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

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

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

8. How does Hornblower get his last glimpse of Maria before sailing away?
(a) He stands on the foremast.
(b) He uses a telescope.
(c) His uses binoculars.
(d) He gets into the crow's nest.

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

10. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?
(a) Ushille.
(b) Brest.
(c) Ushant.
(d) Bree.

11. What makes Hornblower seasick again?
(a) Going back to open sea.
(b) Choppy waves.
(c) Being close to shore.
(d) A storm.

12. What does Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?
(a) Guns.
(b) Ships.
(c) Miles.
(d) Men.

13. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?
(a) Blockading Brest.
(b) Relaying messages.
(c) Gathering information.
(d) Scouting for troops.

14. What does Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?
(a) Directions and ammunition.
(b) Water and letters.
(c) Maps and letters.
(d) Food and ale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?

2. Who suggests the ship-to-shore action at Brest?

3. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?

4. How long is Hornblower on the Hotspur before he steps off it for the first time?

5. What is a semaphore?

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