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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower's Temptation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?
(a) Sometimes the conditions can be difficult but usually not.
(b) It is deep water.
(c) There are difficult local conditions.
(d) It is generally calm and very little impedments.

2. What does Meadows hope?
(a) That he will get the French vessel as prize money.
(b) That the French ship will be accosted by the English fleet.
(c) That success will help his future.
(d) That the French ship will lose interest.

3. What does Hornblower do after his testimony at the court martial?
(a) Returns to the Princess.
(b) Gets a boat over to the Shannon to visit his cousin.
(c) Goes to Admiral Leighton's vessel to chat with the Admiral.
(d) Stays on the ship of the line to await a verdict.

4. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(b) Of ever reaching home.
(c) Of being on his own vessel again.
(d) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.

5. Who has intercepted Villeneuve?
(a) Only the Channel fleet.
(b) Nelson.
(c) No one.
(d) Calder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower realize from the poem?

2. What is passing by as Hornblower comes up on the deck of the Princess?

3. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

4. How does Maria act when Hornblower arrives?

5. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?

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