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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Hornblower told to wait in station when he asks permission to find water?
(a) Six days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

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

3. What causes the Hotspur to win the race with the Loire?
(a) The Hotspur gets a good wind.
(b) The Hotspur unloads some weight.
(c) The Loire turns to shore.
(d) The Loire falls into iron.

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

5. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Strange.
(b) Happy.
(c) Amused.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Maria sailed from to visit Hornblower?

2. Where is Cotard hailed by a guard?

3. How far along is Maria in her pregnancy when Hornblower learns about it?

4. Why does Hornblower talk to Cotard?

5. What is so shocking to Hornblower about the announcement from Cornwallis?

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