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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Grimes die?
(a) He was shot.
(b) He fell from the crow's nest.
(c) He drowned.
(d) He hung himself.

2. Who is Hornblower most nervous about reading his experience at the semaphore?
(a) Maria.
(b) Cornwallis.
(c) Pellew.
(d) Mrs. Mason.

3. What does Hornblower regret after getting his first dinner from Grimes's replacement?
(a) His sadness about losing Pellew.
(b) His pre-occupation with business.
(c) His cold reception of the new steward.
(d) His insistence that the new steward stay in Grimes's old cabin.

4. What is Cotard's title?
(a) Commander.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Major.
(d) Captain.

5. Who does Mrs. Mason disapprove of when Hornblower is at home for a time?
(a) Doughty.
(b) Pellew.
(c) Cargill.
(d) Bush.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower plan to deal with Doughty?

2. Who lays the priming charge and fuse?

3. What increases around the destroyed semaphore?

4. What happens to the weather when the Hotspur runs low on water?

5. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?

(see the answer key)

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