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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 changes at Brest when winter sets in?
(a) The visibility.
(b) The wind.
(c) The temperature.
(d) The number at the blockade.

2. What is so shocking to Hornblower about the announcement from Cornwallis?
(a) He will get more money.
(b) He cannot get new supplies for his men.
(c) He won't see his child till it is much older.
(d) He will have a new leader.

3. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?
(a) So they are protected.
(b) So they can accrue more goods.
(c) So they don't get lost.
(d) So they can deliver their goods.

4. What do Prowse, Hornblower, and Bush discuss at length after the semaphore?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Deaths in war.
(c) Recognition for valor.
(d) Prize money.

5. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to intercept the fleet coming from South America?
(a) He wants Hornblower to have a safe mission for once.
(b) He knows Hornblower can keep a secret.
(c) He wants his best leaders to take it on.
(d) He wants Hornblower to have a chance at prize money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first dinner made for Hornblower by Grimes's replacement?

2. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?

3. What is Cargill's position on board?

4. For what does Hornblower get mad at himself while talking with Prowse and Bush?

5. What kind of ship is the Grasshopper?

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