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

2. Where will the story of Hornblower's success be published?
(a) The Continental Journal.
(b) The War Times.
(c) The Minutes of the Navy.
(d) The Gazette.

3. What month does the Hotspur run low on water?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) November.

4. Why is Hornblower so tense when the Loire is pursuing the Hotspur?
(a) His ship is half the size.
(b) He has less than half the cannon power.
(c) He does not know the political status.
(d) All of these.

5. What kind of jam is in Hornblower's personal stores?
(a) Black current.
(b) Gooseberry.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Strawberry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the French semaphore station?

3. What does Hornblower have to do after sleeping a few hours after destroying the semaphore?

4. Who points out the change in Hornblower on New Year's Eve?

5. How many cannons are on the Loire?

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