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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 startles Hornblower about Grimes's replacement?
(a) His obedient nature.
(b) All of these.
(c) His blue eyes.
(d) His competence.

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

3. Who points out the change in Hornblower on New Year's Eve?
(a) Pellew.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cornwallis.

4. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?
(a) Relaying messages.
(b) Scouting for troops.
(c) Blockading Brest.
(d) Gathering information.

5. What does Hornblower order his men to sleep next to after New Year's?
(a) Their bunks.
(b) Their bunkmates.
(c) Their clothes.
(d) Their guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Prowse's position on the ship?

2. Where will the story of Hornblower's success be published?

3. Where is the French semaphore station?

4. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?

5. What is the Butcher's Bill?

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