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

2. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) His lack of education.
(b) The Peace of Amiens.
(c) The end of the war.
(d) His formal training.

3. What does Hornblower think the French are doing when he makes observations after Christmas?
(a) Preparing for assault.
(b) Transferring troops.
(c) Trying to escape.
(d) Making land maneuvers.

4. How is Brest primarily accessed?
(a) By horseback.
(b) By sea.
(c) By foot.
(d) By train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Cotard hailed by a guard?

2. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?

3. For what is Doughty arrested?

4. Who leads the marines after Cotard gets safely on shore?

5. Where does Hornblower go to get fresh water for his ship?

(see the answer key)

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