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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

2. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?
(a) Bread and tack.
(b) What he catches.
(c) Ale and cheese.
(d) The ship's stores.

3. How does Hornblower get his last glimpse of Maria before sailing away?
(a) He stands on the foremast.
(b) He gets into the crow's nest.
(c) His uses binoculars.
(d) He uses a telescope.

4. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?
(a) Grimes.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Cargill.
(d) Bush.

5. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?
(a) Mason.
(b) Mathews.
(c) Minor.
(d) Morrell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the downside of the success at the Semaphore?

2. What station does Pellew hold?

3. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?

4. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?

5. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?

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