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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 is Grimes's position on board?
(a) Navigator.
(b) Footlocker.
(c) Ratline inspector.
(d) Steward.

2. Where is the French semaphore station?
(a) Brest.
(b) Ushdalle.
(c) Brie.
(d) Unthialle.

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

4. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?
(a) Broad daylight.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Night time.
(d) Dusk.

5. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?
(a) October.
(b) September.
(c) November.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?

2. How long has Hornblower been away from sea at the beginning of this book?

3. What is so shocking to Hornblower about the announcement from Cornwallis?

4. What is the smallest daily water ration Hornblower gives his crew during the storms?

5. What is Cargill's position on board?

(see the answer key)

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