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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 causes the Hotspur to win the race with the Loire?
(a) The Loire falls into iron.
(b) The Loire turns to shore.
(c) The Hotspur unloads some weight.
(d) The Hotspur gets a good wind.

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

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

4. What is the first order Cargill fails to manage for Hornblower?
(a) A realignment.
(b) A full report.
(c) A tack.
(d) A watch.

5. What begins to fall apart when Hornblower has been at sea for six months?
(a) The food storage.
(b) His clothes.
(c) The sails.
(d) The flag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?

2. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?

3. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?

4. What does Hornblower blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?

5. What is Grimes's position on board?

(see the answer key)

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