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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 causes the Grasshopper to be bested?
(a) It is weighed down.
(b) It is poorly handled.
(c) It runs aground.
(d) It takes on water.

2. With what country was the Peace of Amiens made?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Prussia.
(d) Spain.

3. What is the first order Cargill fails to manage for Hornblower?
(a) A realignment.
(b) A full report.
(c) A tack.
(d) A watch.

4. Why can Hornblower not get new water when he first gets into the bay?
(a) They have to fight some French guards.
(b) Another storm comes.
(c) The ship has to be fixed.
(d) The men are too sick.

5. What do the men on the ship have to man three out of four hours during the storms?
(a) The water pumps.
(b) The crow's nest.
(c) The forecastle.
(d) The cannons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower's wife's maiden name?

2. How does Hornblower feel about domestic life?

3. What did Hornblower do when with the treasure seeking fleet that impressed Cornwallis?

4. Why is Hornblower not able to speak with Maria?

5. What does Hornblower do while trying to rescue the Grasshopper that amazes his crew?

(see the answer key)

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