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

2. What is Grimes's first name?
(a) Jake.
(b) Jim.
(c) Jack.
(d) John.

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

4. Who is replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?
(a) Parker.
(b) Pinker.
(c) Prancer.
(d) Pratner.

5. How was the frigate run aground destroyed?
(a) It was burned.
(b) It was shot to pieces by cannons.
(c) It blew apart in the wind.
(d) It sunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Prowse, Hornblower, and Bush discuss at length after the semaphore?

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

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

4. What kind of ship is the Grasshopper?

5. What is Grimes's position on board?

(see the answer key)

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