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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is shot at the Hotspur while it is trying to help the Grasshopper?
(a) Oil bombs.
(b) Cannon shot.
(c) Mortars.
(d) Flaming arrows.

2. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?
(a) 10.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

3. What causes the Grasshopper to be bested?
(a) It takes on water.
(b) It runs aground.
(c) It is poorly handled.
(d) It is weighed down.

4. How did Grimes die?
(a) He fell from the crow's nest.
(b) He drowned.
(c) He hung himself.
(d) He was shot.

5. Where will the story of Hornblower's success be published?
(a) The Minutes of the Navy.
(b) The War Times.
(c) The Gazette.
(d) The Continental Journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first dinner made for Hornblower by Grimes's replacement?

2. For what does Hornblower search newspapers?

3. Why does Hornblower go to Plymouth?

4. What is Grimes's first name?

5. What ship captured the Clorinde?

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