View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?
(a) Lack of skill.
(b) Harsh conditions.
(c) Poorly shifted weight.
(d) Nervous demeanor.

2. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?
(a) She is leaving him.
(b) She is coming to visit.
(c) She is very ill.
(d) She is pregnant.

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

4. How long has Hornblower been in gales when he is allowed to seek water?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Seven weeks.
(d) Five weeks.

5. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?
(a) Black current.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Gooseberry.
(d) Strawberry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?

3. What does Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?

4. What does Pellew's ship give to the Hotspur?

5. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 218 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample