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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. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?
(a) He is colorblind.
(b) He is on the other side of the ship.
(c) He cannot understand French.
(d) He is tone deaf.

2. What do the men on the ship have to man three out of four hours during the storms?
(a) The crow's nest.
(b) The forecastle.
(c) The water pumps.
(d) The cannons.

3. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Strawberry.
(c) Gooseberry.
(d) Black current.

4. What is Hornblower's wife's name?
(a) Maryann.
(b) Maria.
(c) Martha.
(d) Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do on Christmas?

2. What does arems en flute mean?

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

4. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?

5. Where does Hornblower go to get fresh water for his ship?

(see the answer key)

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