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

2. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) October.
(d) December.

3. Who has made the ship ready to sail?
(a) Doughty.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) McGill.

4. How many gales come up in the same fall month?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. What is Grimes's position on board?
(a) Steward.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Footlocker.
(d) Ratline inspector.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Hornblower seasick again?

2. Where does the semaphore operator live?

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

4. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

5. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?

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