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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower announce as he knocks on the door?
(a) That he is a prisoner of war.
(b) That he is a French spy.
(c) That he is a French general.
(d) That he is an English diplomat.

2. How many men were killed through the battle where Hornblower lost his ship?
(a) 117.
(b) 44.
(c) 231.
(d) 2.

3. What worries Hornblower about their eventual arrival home?
(a) A court martial for the loss of his ship.
(b) If his wife is still waiting for him.
(c) Whether Barbara will still be interested in him.
(d) Whether he will be given another command.

4. What does Hornblower learn about Leighton?
(a) He is being relieved of command.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) He is badly wounded.
(d) He is being court martialed.

5. What does Hornblower do the next morning after rescue?
(a) Visits the men whom he liberated and offers them service in the English navy.
(b) Sets the men he captured afloat in a small boat.
(c) Asks for permission to sail to England.
(d) Delivers a more detailed accounting of their adventures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the year?

2. How many French vessels does Hornblower destroy or incapacitate?

3. What does the kitchen make?

4. Of what does the fleet commander inform Hornblower?

5. What is the surname of the host?

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