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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 a French war ship do as they pass the Hotspur?
(a) Raise a white flag.
(b) Sing out their own anthem.
(c) Play England's anthem.
(d) Fire a blank shot.

2. How long has Hornblower been away from sea at the beginning of this book?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 2 years.

3. What has caused Hornblower to be away from sea for so long at the beginning of the book?
(a) His lack of education.
(b) The end of the war.
(c) His formal training.
(d) The Peace of Amiens.

4. What is Pellew's first name?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Earl.
(c) Evan.
(d) Edward.

5. What does Hornblower get when he interviews with Cornwallis after all the storms?
(a) A fine dinner.
(b) New clothes.
(c) Personal stores.
(d) Some wine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the English fleet feel about the semaphore?

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

4. What is shot at the Hotspur while it is trying to help the Grasshopper?

5. What does Bush do after the wedding celebration?

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