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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Hornblower whisper an explanation?
(a) Admiral Lord St. Vincent.
(b) Lady Nelson.
(c) No one as that would only compound the embarrassment.
(d) The Earl of Westmoreland.

2. What is Hornblower missing?
(a) His watch.
(b) His left epaulet.
(c) His hat.
(d) His sword.

3. Of what does Hornblower try to convince the Turks?
(a) He is fleeing an American privateer.
(b) He is searching for a French squadron.
(c) He is fleeing a French man-o-war.
(d) He is waiting for a French privateer.

4. Where does Hornblower play with his son?
(a) In the nursery.
(b) In the hotel common room.
(c) In his hotel room.
(d) He does not have time to see his son.

5. How does Hornblower get soaked?
(a) By Horrocks throwing bailed water.
(b) He manages to stay dry.
(c) By the downpour that comes.
(d) By the waves shipping over the gunnels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Hornblower and Tom propel the boat through the tunnel on foot?

2. What sort of affect does Hornblower maintain?

3. What does Hornblower ask the King?

4. What is Hornblower ordered when he finds Collingwood's fleet?

5. Where does Eisenbeiss think the bullet is lodged?

(see the answer key)

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