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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?
(a) 40.
(b) 10.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

2. For what does Hornblower get mad at himself while talking with Prowse and Bush?
(a) Getting into shoaling waters.
(b) Not crediting himself for the success.
(c) Not commanding Grimes well enough.
(d) Losing Jones at the semaphore.

3. What was the biggest loss to the French in the night attack?
(a) The loss of lives.
(b) The discovered plot.
(c) The ruined ships.
(d) The damaged weapons.

4. What startles Hornblower about Grimes's replacement?
(a) His obedient nature.
(b) All of these.
(c) His competence.
(d) His blue eyes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?

2. What is the first dinner made for Hornblower by Grimes's replacement?

3. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?

4. What does Hornblower teach Grimes to do?

5. What is the Butcher's Bill?

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