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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Prowse, Hornblower, and Bush discuss at length after the semaphore?
(a) Deaths in war.
(b) Recognition for valor.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Prize money.

2. What does Hornblower realize he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?
(a) Commanding a vessel by himself.
(b) Going to sea at a time of peace.
(c) Going on a secret mission.
(d) Sailing outside of a group.

3. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?
(a) Maddington.
(b) Cornwallis.
(c) Bush.
(d) Pellew.

4. What does arems en flute mean?
(a) Armed like a flute.
(b) Fulfilled armories.
(c) Armories emptied.
(d) Foot soldiers in arms.

5. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower doing at the beginning of the book?

2. Where does Hornblower go to get fresh water for his ship?

3. Who leads the marines after Cotard gets safely on shore?

4. What does Hornblower feel he has to balance at the beginning of the book?

5. What does the admiral do to show his respect for Hornblower?

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