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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23, 24, and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What positive thing interrupts the monotony on the Hotspur after they leave Plymouth?
(a) Letters.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Games.
(d) Dares.

2. What does Bush do after the wedding celebration?
(a) Hires new crewmen.
(b) All of these.
(c) Gathers the seamen.
(d) Readies the ship for sailing.

3. How was the frigate run aground destroyed?
(a) It was burned.
(b) It sunk.
(c) It blew apart in the wind.
(d) It was shot to pieces by cannons.

4. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?
(a) He uses binoculars.
(b) He uses a telescope.
(c) He sails into the harbor.
(d) He goes to the crow's nest.

5. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to intercept the fleet coming from South America?
(a) He wants Hornblower to have a chance at prize money.
(b) He knows Hornblower can keep a secret.
(c) He wants Hornblower to have a safe mission for once.
(d) He wants his best leaders to take it on.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of ship is the Loire?

2. Why was the man who captured the Spanish fleet denied the prize money?

3. What increases around the destroyed semaphore?

4. What necessitated the multi-tiered system?

5. What is inside the package with the orders sent by Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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