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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. For what does Hornblower search newspapers?
(a) Mentions of his experiences.
(b) Sightings of French ships.
(c) News of the war.
(d) Words from Pellew.

2. What makes Hornblower seasick again?
(a) Being close to shore.
(b) Going back to open sea.
(c) Choppy waves.
(d) A storm.

3. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?
(a) He cannot understand French.
(b) He is tone deaf.
(c) He is colorblind.
(d) He is on the other side of the ship.

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

5. What ship captured the Clorinde?
(a) The Newfoundland.
(b) The Natural.
(c) The Navigator.
(d) The Naiad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?

2. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?

3. Who is Hornblower most nervous about reading his experience at the semaphore?

4. What is the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?

5. What does Hornblower do while trying to rescue the Grasshopper that amazes his crew?

(see the answer key)

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