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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 do the fall gales prevent from happening?
(a) Clear sights.
(b) Practice runs with the guns.
(c) Effective blockading.
(d) Re-provisioning.

2. What does arems en flute mean?
(a) Armed like a flute.
(b) Foot soldiers in arms.
(c) Fulfilled armories.
(d) Armories emptied.

3. For what does Hornblower get mad at himself while talking with Prowse and Bush?
(a) Not commanding Grimes well enough.
(b) Getting into shoaling waters.
(c) Not crediting himself for the success.
(d) Losing Jones at the semaphore.

4. How does Prowse feel during the chase by Loire?
(a) Amused.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Excited.
(d) Angry.

5. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?
(a) He gave money to Maria.
(b) He is still not used to being in command.
(c) He was on half pay while on shore.
(d) He has debts to pay down.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the frigate run aground destroyed?

2. Where does the semaphore operator live?

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

4. What does Hornblower notice about two frigates in the bay after Christmas?

5. What does Bush blame for Cargill's first and almost second failure?

(see the answer key)

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