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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?
(a) Ale and cheese.
(b) Bread and tack.
(c) What he catches.
(d) The ship's stores.

2. What is Cotard's title?
(a) Captain.
(b) Commander.
(c) Major.
(d) Lieutenant.

3. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?
(a) 8.
(b) 14.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

4. What is Prowse's position on the ship?
(a) Steward.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Midshipman.
(d) Sailing master.

5. What necessitated the multi-tiered system?
(a) The treaty.
(b) The breach of trust.
(c) The preparations.
(d) The war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the fall gales prevent from happening?

2. Where does Hornblower go to get fresh water for his ship?

3. What kind of damage does the Hotspur get during the storms?

4. Where is the French semaphore station?

5. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?

(see the answer key)

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