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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Last Encounter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what rank does Hornblower retire?
(a) Commander.
(b) Admiral.
(c) He is not yet retired.
(d) Captain.

2. What is the approximate age of Hotspur's new captain?
(a) Very young.
(b) Mid-30s.
(c) Middle age.
(d) Close to 70.

3. Who has signed the document?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Josephine.
(c) The Duke of Muscovy.
(d) No one.

4. What is the weather like as the story opens?
(a) Calm and warm.
(b) Frigid and snowing.
(c) A raging storm.
(d) Cold but clear.

5. What do the Englishmen do upon arriving at the French brig?
(a) Punch holes in it so it will sink.
(b) Sweep the deck clear of French sailors.
(c) Set it afire.
(d) Negotiate a surrender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the admiral tell Hornblower?

2. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?

3. What does Princess do?

4. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?

5. Why does Brown go to the door?

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