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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 does Hornblower do when he makes certain observations about the French after Christmas?
(a) Makes a French contact.
(b) Confers with Bush.
(c) Writes a letter.
(d) Writes it in his log.

2. How far along is Maria in her pregnancy when Hornblower learns about it?
(a) One months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Four months.

3. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?
(a) He is afraid of messing it up.
(b) He finds it strange.
(c) He feels fulfilled, but in the way.
(d) He loves it.

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

5. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) The Peace of Amiens.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) His lack of education.
(d) His formal training.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the French semaphore station?

2. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?

3. What does Hornblower tell his crew when winter sets in?

4. Who managed most of Hornblower's wedding?

5. For what are the changes in winter favorable?

(see the answer key)

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