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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 is Hornblower doing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Meeting with the admiral.
(b) Cleaning his uniform.
(c) Being promoted.
(d) Getting married.

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

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

4. How does Hornblower see Maria on the pier?
(a) He sails into the harbor.
(b) He uses a telescope.
(c) He uses binoculars.
(d) He goes to the crow's nest.

5. Who lays the priming charge and fuse?
(a) Cotard.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Grimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the fall gales prevent from happening?

2. What office does Hornblower hold at the beginning of this book?

3. What kind of ship does Hornblower command at the beginning of this book?

4. Who mans the Hotspur during the attack on the semaphore?

5. What does Hornblower hear from Maria?

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