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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cotard claim to be when he is approached by a French guard?
(a) A lost French soldier.
(b) A fisherman.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A defector.

2. When does Hornblower think the fleet should attack Brest?
(a) Broad daylight.
(b) Night time.
(c) Dusk.
(d) Dawn.

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

4. What is the first dinner made for Hornblower by Grimes's replacement?
(a) Coffee cake and pork rinds.
(b) Rice and beef gravy.
(c) Lobster cutlets.
(d) Fish stew.

5. What does Hornblower teach Grimes to do?
(a) Make coffee.
(b) Slice bread.
(c) Prepare tea.
(d) Poach an egg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower do on Christmas?

2. What is so shocking to Hornblower about the announcement from Cornwallis?

3. What does Hornblower and his crew spend the first summer at war doing?

4. What is the Butcher's Bill?

5. How is the second French ship harmed when Hornblower makes his night attack?

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