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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 can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?
(a) They don't have a big enough opening.
(b) They are full of grain.
(c) They leak too badly.
(d) They would then be contaminated.

2. How do Hornblower's men send him off?
(a) They don't even notice he is leaving.
(b) With a gift of a sword.
(c) With a rousing cheer and song.
(d) A few hurried handshakes.

3. What is Calder's assignment?
(a) To take the Admiral's flagship to dry dock.
(b) To reunite two of the smaller English fleets in the Baltic area.
(c) To intercept and destroy the French fleet coming his way.
(d) To rendezvous with Admiral Nelson.

4. What does Hornblower offer as a plan?
(a) To sink the ship and put the men in the life boats.
(b) To hide the number of men aboard.
(c) To strike French colors.
(d) To abruptly turn windward as the ship approaches.

5. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Baddlestone.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cornwallis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pursues the French fleet?

2. What does Hornblower learn when Baddlestone demands payment from Meadows?

3. What follows after Hornblower is shown leaving the admiralty?

4. What does Hornblower do with the sea chest?

5. What do the English do after the fighting?

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