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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower's Temptation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the English do with the two long boats?
(a) Board them an head for land.
(b) Keep them moored to the Princess.
(c) They are sunk.
(d) Take them to the French brig.

2. What is Hornblower's opinion about Ireland?
(a) He is ambivalent.
(b) He has not particular opinion.
(c) He strongly supports Ireland.
(d) He strongly supports England's stance.

3. What does it seem Meadows has done?
(a) Deliberately ignore repeated warnings by Bush.
(b) Made a navigational mistake.
(c) Ignored protocal.
(d) Nothing that any other captain wouldn't do.

4. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(b) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.
(c) Napoleon recently surrenders.
(d) There are many waiting for command.

5. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.
(b) Of ever reaching home.
(c) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(d) Of being on his own vessel again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCool give Hornblower?

2. What does Hornblower debate about doing?

3. What does Hornblower tell the men on the longboat to do?

4. To what is Hornblower summoned?

5. Who does Meadows charge?

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