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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. Where does the semaphore operator live?
(a) At the base of the tower.
(b) In the main control room.
(c) In a cottage on shore.
(d) At the army barracks.

2. How long is Hornblower on the Hotspur before he steps off it for the first time?
(a) Eight weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Seven weeks.
(d) Nine weeks.

3. What does Hornblower do when he makes certain observations about the French after Christmas?
(a) Writes a letter.
(b) Makes a French contact.
(c) Confers with Bush.
(d) Writes it in his log.

4. What does Hornblower hesitate to add to the Butcher's Bill?
(a) Cotard's name.
(b) Fresh beef.
(c) The damaged captain's cabin.
(d) Grimes's name.

5. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?
(a) A gunship.
(b) A man-of-war.
(c) A sloop.
(d) A frigate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?

2. How was the frigate run aground destroyed?

3. What is Hornblower's favorite part of leaving the Hotspur for the first time?

4. What is Hornblower's favorite meal of the day?

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

(see the answer key)

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