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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 comes crashing down on the Hotspur during the night attack?
(a) The crow's nest.
(b) The top rigging.
(c) The foremast.
(d) The forecastle.

2. What gift does Hornblower get for his wife before he sets sail?
(a) A brooch.
(b) A ring.
(c) A necklace.
(d) Nothing.

3. Where does Hornblower plot a course after leaving England?
(a) Bree.
(b) Ushant.
(c) Ushille.
(d) Brest.

4. Why is Hornblower unable to recognize the honor sent to him from the French ship?
(a) He is on the other side of the ship.
(b) He cannot understand French.
(c) He is tone deaf.
(d) He is colorblind.

5. Why does Cornwallis want Hornblower to intercept the fleet coming from South America?
(a) He wants his best leaders to take it on.
(b) He wants Hornblower to have a chance at prize money.
(c) He knows Hornblower can keep a secret.
(d) He wants Hornblower to have a safe mission for once.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Hornblower unable to have eggs from his personal store?

2. What is the name of Pellew's ship?

3. How far along is Maria in her pregnancy when Hornblower learns about it?

4. What does Hornblower tell his crew when winter sets in?

5. Where does Hornblower say goodbye to his new bride?

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