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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. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?
(a) So they are protected.
(b) So they don't get lost.
(c) So they can deliver their goods.
(d) So they can accrue more goods.

2. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?
(a) 30.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

3. What ship captured the Clorinde?
(a) The Navigator.
(b) The Newfoundland.
(c) The Naiad.
(d) The Natural.

4. What is the Hotspur responsible for after the multi-tiered system is in place?
(a) Relaying messages.
(b) Scouting for troops.
(c) Gathering information.
(d) Blockading Brest.

5. What is Cotard's title?
(a) Major.
(b) Captain.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Hornblower get mad at himself while talking with Prowse and Bush?

2. What increases in the army encampments on shore after Christmas?

3. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?

4. What does Hornblower reminisce about during the storms?

5. What is the downside of the success at the Semaphore?

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