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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. What helps Cargill to be successful on his second attempt to complete an order from Hornblower?
(a) A wave.
(b) All of these.
(c) A slower and calm maneuver.
(d) A gust of wind.

2. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?
(a) He uses a telescope.
(b) He goes to the crow's nest.
(c) He uses binoculars.
(d) He sails into the harbor.

3. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?
(a) A man-of-war.
(b) A frigate.
(c) A sloop.
(d) A gunship.

4. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?
(a) He feels fulfilled, but in the way.
(b) He finds it strange.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He is afraid of messing it up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who blubbers with fear when the mission with Cotard is about to go underway?

2. What kind of ship is the Loire?

3. What increases around the destroyed semaphore?

4. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?

5. How did Grimes die?

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