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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Prowse's position on the ship?
(a) Navigator.
(b) Steward.
(c) Sailing master.
(d) Midshipman.

3. What irritates Hornblower about his wife after their marriage?
(a) Her staunchness.
(b) Her traditional values.
(c) Her passiveness.
(d) Her tenderness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?

2. Why is Hornblower unable to have eggs from his personal store?

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

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

5. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Grimes so afraid of Hornblower?

2. Why does Hornblower not have much in his own personal stores on the ship?

3. How do the French merchant ships get by the blockade?

4. Why is Hornblower unable to have fresh eggs, and why is this so frustrating to him?

5. What does Hornblower have the Hotspur do after firing on the Loire?

6. What is Hornblower's plan to destroy the semaphore?

7. How does Bush feel when Hornblower knows all about the Loire in the Brest harbor?

8. How does Hornblower feel right before his wedding, and what does he do?

9. What is Hornblower supposed to use any extra money for when he gets to France?

10. What was the damage caused by the ship-to-shore action?

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