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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 causes the Grasshopper to be bested?
(a) It runs aground.
(b) It is poorly handled.
(c) It is weighed down.
(d) It takes on water.

2. What does Hornblower do while trying to rescue the Grasshopper that amazes his crew?
(a) He repairs the sails on the Grasshopper.
(b) He pulls the Grasshopper's captain out of the wreckage.
(c) He puts out a mortar fuse.
(d) He returns fire on the French frigate.

3. How long do Hornblower's personal stores last?
(a) A few days.
(b) A few months.
(c) Half a year.
(d) A few weeks.

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

5. Who is Doughty's replacement?
(a) Bailey.
(b) Bernard.
(c) Barnes.
(d) Bingley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?

2. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?

3. How does Cornwallis appear after hearing about the water emergency on the Hotspur?

4. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?

5. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?

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