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

3. What is Pellew's first name?
(a) Evan.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Earl.
(d) Edward.

4. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Bush.
(c) Maddington.
(d) Pellew.

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

6. 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.

7. How does Hornblower fix the trim of the ship?
(a) He takes down two smaller sails.
(b) He puts up an additional sail.
(c) He has the tack made correctly.
(d) He moves two cannons.

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

9. What necessitated the multi-tiered system?
(a) The treaty.
(b) The breach of trust.
(c) The war.
(d) The preparations.

10. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

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

12. Who put some personal stores on board for Hornblower?
(a) Bush.
(b) Maria.
(c) Mrs. Mason.
(d) Cornwallis.

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

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

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