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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?
(a) Parker.
(b) Prancer.
(c) Pinker.
(d) Pratner.

2. What does Hornblower do on Christmas?
(a) Allows rum rations for his men.
(b) None of these.
(c) Writes to Maria.
(d) Takes the watch himself.

3. What increases in the army encampments on shore after Christmas?
(a) The cooking fires.
(b) The training exercises.
(c) The shipping lines.
(d) The cannons.

4. How does Hornblower fix the trim of the ship?
(a) He puts up an additional sail.
(b) He moves two cannons.
(c) He has the tack made correctly.
(d) He takes down two smaller sails.

5. Who is Doughty's replacement?
(a) Bingley.
(b) Bailey.
(c) Bernard.
(d) Barnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pellew's first name?

2. Where will the story of Hornblower's success be published?

3. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?

4. What is Cargill's position on board?

5. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?

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