View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Hornblower's title when he first met Pellew?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Midshipman.
(c) Infantryman.
(d) Corporal.

2. How does Hornblower appear on New Year's Eve?
(a) Thin and sickly.
(b) Tired and worried.
(c) Haggard and strange.
(d) Distracted and upset.

3. Who leads the marines after Cotard gets safely on shore?
(a) Captain Jenkins.
(b) Captain Jones.
(c) Captain Jameson.
(d) Captain Johnson.

4. What does Hornblower regret after getting his first dinner from Grimes's replacement?
(a) His sadness about losing Pellew.
(b) His cold reception of the new steward.
(c) His pre-occupation with business.
(d) His insistence that the new steward stay in Grimes's old cabin.

5. What is the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?
(a) Major.
(b) Rear Admiral.
(c) General.
(d) Corporal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hoe many cannons are on the Hotspur?

2. How long has Hornblower been in gales when he is allowed to seek water?

3. How does Hornblower feel about what he is doing for the first time as he leaves England?

4. What does Hornblower do when he makes certain observations about the French after Christmas?

5. What ship captured the Clorinde?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 200 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample