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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. What does a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?
(a) Play England's anthem.
(b) Sing out their own anthem.
(c) Fire a blank shot.
(d) Raise a white flag.

2. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?
(a) He has less than half the cannon power.
(b) He does not know the political status.
(c) His ship is half the size.
(d) All of these.

3. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?
(a) 40.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many gales come up in the same fall month?

2. What do Prowse, Hornblower, and Bush discuss at length after the semaphore?

3. How many ships of the lines are with the Hotspur's squadron?

4. What negative thing interrupts the monotony on the Hotspur after they leave Plymouth?

5. How does Hornblower want his role in destroying the semaphore to appear?

(see the answer key)

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