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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What begins to fall apart when Hornblower has been at sea for six months?
(a) The sails.
(b) His clothes.
(c) The flag.
(d) The food storage.

2. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?
(a) Amused.
(b) Excited.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Angry.

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

4. What is the downside of the success at the Semaphore?
(a) The French caught them.
(b) A last message got through.
(c) Many Englishmen died.
(d) They could not destroy the code.

5. What helps Cargill to be successful on his second attempt to complete an order from Hornblower?
(a) A gust of wind.
(b) All of these.
(c) A wave.
(d) A slower and calm maneuver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

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

3. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?

4. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?

5. What is Pellew's first name?

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