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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 kind of ship is the Loire?
(a) Sloop.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Frigate.
(d) Man of war.

2. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?
(a) He does not know the political status.
(b) He has less than half the cannon power.
(c) His ship is half the size.
(d) All of these.

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

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

5. What startles Hornblower about Grimes's replacement?
(a) His blue eyes.
(b) His competence.
(c) His obedient nature.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the Grasshopper to be bested?

2. What does Hornblower and his crew spend the first summer at war doing?

3. How many cannons are on the Loire?

4. What is Grimes's first name?

5. What was the biggest loss to the French in the night attack?

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