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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) News of the war.
(c) Sightings of French ships.
(d) Words from Pellew.

2. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?
(a) Amused.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

3. What is Napoleon's armada made up of?
(a) Very small boats.
(b) Captured Spanish frigates.
(c) Old slaving vessels.
(d) Overtaken French ships.

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

5. What is the Butcher's Bill?
(a) The list of damage to the ship.
(b) The list of prisoners.
(c) The list of dead and wounded.
(d) The list of needed provisions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What startles Hornblower about Grimes's replacement?

2. How did Grimes die?

3. For what does Hornblower get mad at himself while talking with Prowse and Bush?

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

5. What does Hornblower have to do after sleeping a few hours after destroying the semaphore?

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