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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank are Bush and Brown?
(a) A First Lieutenant and Coxswain.
(b) Both midshipmen.
(c) First mate and Steward.
(d) First and second mate.

2. What does Hornblower notice about Brown as they are leaving?
(a) Nothing in particular.
(b) He has a wedding ring on his finger.
(c) His French is quite good.
(d) He seems to have had a romantic relationship with at least two women.

3. What is the Witch of Endor?
(a) An American merchant vessel.
(b) A captured pirate vessel.
(c) A Former English boat.
(d) The local apothecary.

4. Who weeps when Brown says goodbye?
(a) A farm girl in the next village.
(b) Bertrand's oldest daughter.
(c) All the serving women.
(d) Felix's daughter.

5. About what does Hornblower think all night?
(a) Maria.
(b) Laura.
(c) His son.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men detect?

2. Who gives chase to Hornblower's vessel?

3. What is remarkable about Hornblower and the battle?

4. What happens to the vessel Hornblower stole?

5. For how long has Hornblower been without sleep?

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