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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 happens to the weather when the Hotspur runs low on water?
(a) It grows calm.
(b) It gets dirty.
(c) It falls into a routine.
(d) It becomes erratic.

2. How does Hornblower want his role in destroying the semaphore to appear?
(a) Brave and heroic.
(b) Bold and intelligent.
(c) Vital and safe.
(d) Smart and risky.

3. For what does Hornblower search newspapers?
(a) Mentions of his experiences.
(b) Words from Pellew.
(c) Sightings of French ships.
(d) News of the war.

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

5. How does the formality of his wedding make Hornblower feel?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Proud.
(c) Angry.
(d) Alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who calls on Hornblower shortly after his wedding?

3. What is the Butcher's Bill?

4. Where is the French semaphore station?

5. Who suggests the ship-to-shore action at Brest?

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