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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23, 24, and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why will Hornblower have to leave the Hotspur at the end of the book?
(a) He was issued a new frigate for himself.
(b) It has been given to another captain.
(c) It is not a post command vessel.
(d) It is too damaged to repair.

3. Where does the admiral want Hornblower to get information after his wedding?
(a) Bourgiac.
(b) Brest.
(c) Barnalle.
(d) Brawn.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Napoleon's armada made up of?

2. Who suggests the ship-to-shore action at Brest?

3. What does Hornblower do before setting fire to the semaphore?

4. What causes the Hotspur to win the race with the Loire?

5. What does Hornblower feel he has to balance at the beginning of the book?

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