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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is shot at the Hotspur while it is trying to help the Grasshopper?
(a) Cannon shot.
(b) Flaming arrows.
(c) Oil bombs.
(d) Mortars.

2. What does Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?
(a) Water and letters.
(b) Food and ale.
(c) Directions and ammunition.
(d) Maps and letters.

3. What causes the Grasshopper to be bested?
(a) It takes on water.
(b) It runs aground.
(c) It is weighed down.
(d) It is poorly handled.

4. Who put some personal stores on board for Hornblower?
(a) Mrs. Mason.
(b) Maria.
(c) Cornwallis.
(d) Bush.

5. What do the fall gales prevent from happening?
(a) Clear sights.
(b) Re-provisioning.
(c) Effective blockading.
(d) Practice runs with the guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hornblower most nervous about reading his experience at the semaphore?

2. What does Hornblower do while trying to rescue the Grasshopper that amazes his crew?

3. How long has Hornblower been in gales when he is allowed to seek water?

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

5. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?

(see the answer key)

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