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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the French identification and follow signal?
(a) Three red lights.
(b) One flashing blue lantern.
(c) Two green lights.
(d) Four yellow flames.

2. How does Hornblower want his role in destroying the semaphore to appear?
(a) Smart and risky.
(b) Bold and intelligent.
(c) Brave and heroic.
(d) Vital and safe.

3. What happens to the weather when the Hotspur runs low on water?
(a) It becomes erratic.
(b) It gets dirty.
(c) It falls into a routine.
(d) It grows calm.

4. What is the first dinner made for Hornblower by Grimes's replacement?
(a) Coffee cake and pork rinds.
(b) Rice and beef gravy.
(c) Lobster cutlets.
(d) Fish stew.

5. Where will the story of Hornblower's success be published?
(a) The War Times.
(b) The Gazette.
(c) The Continental Journal.
(d) The Minutes of the Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower realize he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?

2. What does Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?

3. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?

4. What does Hornblower do on Christmas?

5. What is the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?

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