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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What irritates Hornblower about his wife after their marriage?
(a) Her passiveness.
(b) Her traditional values.
(c) Her tenderness.
(d) Her staunchness.

2. What kind of ship is the Loire?
(a) Man of war.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Frigate.
(d) Sloop.

3. Who tells Hornblower that a single ship is ready?
(a) Grimes.
(b) Doughty.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cargill.

4. What does the admiral do to show his respect for Hornblower?
(a) Makes a toast at his wedding.
(b) Gives him a promotion.
(c) Salutes him at his wedding.
(d) Shakes his hand in public.

5. What does Hornblower regret after getting his first dinner from Grimes's replacement?
(a) His insistence that the new steward stay in Grimes's old cabin.
(b) His cold reception of the new steward.
(c) His pre-occupation with business.
(d) His sadness about losing Pellew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What necessitated the multi-tiered system?

3. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?

4. What station does Pellew hold?

5. What do Prowse, Hornblower, and Bush discuss at length after the semaphore?

(see the answer key)

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