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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 get his last glimpse of Maria before sailing away?
(a) His uses binoculars.
(b) He uses a telescope.
(c) He gets into the crow's nest.
(d) He stands on the foremast.

2. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) His formal training.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) His lack of education.
(d) The Peace of Amiens.

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

4. Who put some personal stores on board for Hornblower?
(a) Bush.
(b) Maria.
(c) Cornwallis.
(d) Mrs. Mason.

5. Why does Hornblower keep a distance from Brest Harbor?
(a) To aid in their detection.
(b) To stay away from the reef.
(c) To not scare the French.
(d) To avoid breaching the treaty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Hornblower told to wait in station when he asks permission to find water?

2. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?

3. What does Cotard claim to be when he is approached by a French guard?

4. Why can Hornblower not get new water when he first gets into the bay?

5. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?

(see the answer key)

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