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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. How does Hornblower feel about the man who was too fearful to go with Cotard?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Proud.
(c) Expectant.
(d) Irritated.

2. How many gales come up in the same fall month?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. What does Cotard claim to be when he is approached by a French guard?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A defector.
(c) A fisherman.
(d) A lost French soldier.

4. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?
(a) So they can deliver their goods.
(b) So they can accrue more goods.
(c) So they are protected.
(d) So they don't get lost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cannons are on the Loire?

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

3. Why is Hornblower unable to have eggs from his personal store?

4. What does Hornblower get when he interviews with Cornwallis after all the storms?

5. Who leads the group of men to the semaphore?

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