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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 the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?
(a) Major.
(b) General.
(c) Rear Admiral.
(d) Corporal.

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

3. What does Hornblower regret after getting his first dinner from Grimes's replacement?
(a) His cold reception of the new steward.
(b) His pre-occupation with business.
(c) His insistence that the new steward stay in Grimes's old cabin.
(d) His sadness about losing Pellew.

4. What was the biggest loss to the French in the night attack?
(a) The discovered plot.
(b) The ruined ships.
(c) The damaged weapons.
(d) The loss of lives.

5. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?
(a) To avoid breaching the treaty.
(b) To stay away from the reef.
(c) To not scare the French.
(d) To aid in their detection.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?

2. How does Hornblower want his role in destroying the semaphore to appear?

3. What is shot at the Hotspur while it is trying to help the Grasshopper?

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

5. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?

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