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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?
(a) The hotel.
(b) The ship.
(c) The marriage hall.
(d) The docks.

4. What is a semaphore?
(a) A French ship.
(b) A blockade.
(c) A gun.
(d) A large tower.

5. What is Cargill's position on board?
(a) Scullery master.
(b) Second master's mate.
(c) Steward.
(d) Navigator.

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

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

8. How many cannons are on the Loire?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 10.

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

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

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

12. What happens to Hornblower when the ship hits open sea?
(a) He has to attend to state business.
(b) He goes faint.
(c) He gets seasick.
(d) He gets hit in the head by a wayward boom.

13. Who mans the Hotspur during the attack on the semaphore?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Pellew.
(d) Bush.

14. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Bush.
(c) Maryann.
(d) Doughty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do Hornblower's personal stores last?

2. What causes the Hotspur to win the race with the Loire?

3. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?

4. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?

5. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?

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