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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the packet weighted?
(a) To make it seem more important.
(b) It is just the weight of the heavy leather pouch.
(c) There is a security trap around it.
(d) To make sure it would sink if the ship were attacked and the bearer would throw it overboard.

2. What does Hornblower debate about doing?
(a) Letting McCool escape.
(b) Giving McCool the means of suicide.
(c) Drugging McCool so he does not have to be nervous at his hanging.
(d) How to keep McCool from making a speech at his hanging.

3. What enables Princess to regain her position within the fleet?
(a) Shifting winds.
(b) The current shifts.
(c) The privateer is captured.
(d) The waves drop to less than a foot.

4. To whom does Hornblower report on land?
(a) Admiral Nelson.
(b) Rear Admiral Foster.
(c) Admiral Stonewall.
(d) Admiral Leighton.

5. What is the most important thing about the letter?
(a) The seal and signature.
(b) There is nothing important about it.
(c) The locations mentioned.
(d) The dates mentioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might Hornblower end up doing?

2. Where does Hotspur run aground?

3. What is Hornblower's position on board?

4. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?

5. Who pursues the French fleet?

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