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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23, 24, and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What increases in the army encampments on shore after Christmas?
(a) The shipping lines.
(b) The training exercises.
(c) The cooking fires.
(d) The cannons.

2. What is Hornblower's favorite part of leaving the Hotspur for the first time?
(a) The water.
(b) The beauty.
(c) The solid ground.
(d) The food.

3. Why was Hornblower looking forward to New Years?
(a) He will receive his promotion.
(b) His son should be born around then.
(c) He will get a re-supply for his crew.
(d) His wife is coming to visit.

4. What is Grimes's first name?
(a) Jim.
(b) Jack.
(c) Jake.
(d) John.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Grimes die?

2. Why did Hornblower not put personal stores in place for himself?

3. Why do the French merchant ships stay close to the shore?

4. What causes the Grasshopper to be bested?

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

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