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C. S. Forester

Lieutenant Hornblower Quiz

C. S. Forester
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Lieutenant Hornblower Quiz

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1)

Finish the quote: "A ship of war manned for active service was _______." (from Chapter 6)

No place for the weak-hearted.
The loneliest place in the world.
Not a desirable place to be.
The most crowded place in the world.
2)

The landlady's daughter's name is ___________________. (from Chapter 19)

Marian.
Maria.
Mary.
Miriam.
3)

The HMS Renown has ______ guns. (from Chapter 7)

74.
24.
47.
72.
4)

How is the ship's original course altered once the new orders are given? (from Chapter 6)

Two points, steering northwest.
Two points, steering southeast.
Two points, steering northeast.
Two points, steering southwest.
5)

Because of one of the lieutenants' deaths, Bush becomes elevated to the rank of ______________. (from Chapter 7)

Captain.
2nd Lieutenant.
1st Lieutenant.
Junior Lieutenant.
6)

Finish this quote from the text: "And sea and surf and beach seemed to be _______." (from Chapter 9)

Awake.
Afire.
Aware.
Ablaze.
7)

Hornblower's landlady is ___________________. (from Chapter 19)

Mrs. Masons.
Mrs. Masters.
Mrs. Manson.
Mrs. Mason.
8)

Who does Admiral Parry bring with him to the game tables at Long Rooms? (from Chapter 20)

A Colonel of the Infantry.
Admiral Lambert.
All of the answers are correct.
A Flag Lieutenant.
9)

Who asks Hornblower, "How did the captain come to fall down the hatchway?" at the end of Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

Clive.
Bush.
Smith.
Buckland.
10)

Hornblower suffers from ________________. (from Chapter 7)

A stomach ulcer.
Migraine headaches.
Seasickness.
Paranoid schizophrenia .
11)

In Bush's mind, what is the trickiest piece of work in that morning's activities? (from Chapter 13)

Figuring out the ropes.
Dealing with insubordination of the men.
Organizing the men.
The final lift and carry of the gun.
12)

Which seaman is reported to Bush as being drunk? (from Chapter 9)

Black.
Hobbs.
Wellard.
Abbott.
13)

Which shipman dies during the fort's attack on the ship? (from Chapter 7)

Smith.
Roberts.
Buckland.
Wellard.
14)

_____ is made commander of the ship formerly named La Gaditana. (from Chapter 16)

Hornblower.
Smith.
Buckland.
Bush.
15)

What is the name of the island that is the new destination of the ship? (from Chapter 6)

Haiti.
Santo Domingo.
Hispaniola.
All of the answers are correct.
16)

The gun that Bush and Hornblower choose to use in their plan weighs _____. (from Chapter 12)

1 ton.
2.5 tons.
2 tons.
1.5 tons.
17)

While Bush and Hornblower dine with the new Captain of the Renown, they enjoy __________________. (from Chapter 16)

All of the answers are correct.
Fresh lamb.
Crab salad.
Potatoes.
18)

Why does Hornblower get angry with himself in Chapter 10? (from Chapter 10)

Hornblower hadn't eaten breakfast and was hungry.
Hornblower yelled at his men.
Hornblower let the shot get too hot in the furnace.
Hornblower's men failed at hitting the first schooner.
19)

What does Hornblower do while at the Long Rooms? (from Chapter 18)

He plays piquet.
He plays whist.
He plays poker.
None of the answers are correct.
20)

What does Maria put in Hornblower's coat pocket as she takes it from him to be sponged? (from Chapter 20)

A handkerchief.
A half-crown.
A shilling.
A love letter.
21)

Who does Horatio request to be the messenger while off-ship? (from Chapter 8)

Abbott.
Whiting.
Carberry.
Wellard.
22)

What kind of situation is occurring in Santo Domingo? (from Chapter 11)

Complicated political situation.
Political upheaval.
Disaster brewing.
Racial rebellion.
23)

Which marine sprains his ankle during the climb? (from Chapter 9)

Saddler.
Abbott.
Chapman.
Whiting.
24)

What does Bush determine about Hornblower after their discussion? (from Chapter 12)

Hornblower was a whippersnapper of an officer.
Hornblower was a very misguided young officer.
Hornblower was a very brilliant young officer.
Hornblower was a very promising young officer.
25)

Since when have the British been at war? (from Chapter 6)

1793.
1893.
1693.
None of the answers are correct.
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