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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 the fleet commander announce concerning Bush?
(a) He will send him to England to be treated by the commander's person physician.
(b) He will retire him with full honors and a stipend.
(c) He is promoted to commander of the vessel Hornblower and he captured.
(d) He will recommend the Navy retaining him.

2. How does Hornblower get assistance from the local pilot?
(a) He threatens him.
(b) He offers him a high position in the English navy.
(c) He does not need a pilot.
(d) He offers him a large bribe.

3. How much money does Hornblower receive from the sale of the vessel he captures?
(a) 55 pounds.
(b) 2600 pounds.
(c) 1000 pounds.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does Hornblower observe in the towns through which they pass?
(a) The evidence of war.
(b) The number of soldiers.
(c) The architecture.
(d) The women.

5. What news does Hornblower receive?
(a) That his son is born and well.
(b) That his wife dies in childbirth.
(c) That his wife thought him dead and remarries.
(d) That he is the proud father of twins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower thrown into the water?

2. Where is the vessel Hornblower captured going?

3. How many men were killed through the battle where Hornblower lost his ship?

4. Why are two of the boats delayed at bit?

5. Who does he notice laboring at the docks?

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