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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. Why was the man who captured the Spanish fleet denied the prize money?
(a) It was done unfairly.
(b) It happened before war was declared.
(c) It was proved that he was a traitor.
(d) It happened in neutral waters.

2. Where does Hornblower go to get fresh water for his ship?
(a) Port Tallin.
(b) Ushdale Bay.
(c) Uchtine Harbor.
(d) Tor Bay.

3. What does Hornblower have men count as they pass Brest Harbor?
(a) Ships.
(b) Miles.
(c) Men.
(d) Guns.

4. What does Hornblower and his crew spend the first summer at war doing?
(a) Sending information.
(b) Scouting the shore units.
(c) Destroying all progress on the semaphore.
(d) Working the blockade.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the office held by the man replacing Pellew as Hornblower's commander?

2. What does arems en flute mean?

3. What must Hornblower survive on when his personal stores are gone?

4. What is Prowse's position on the ship?

5. What is so shocking to Hornblower about the announcement from Cornwallis?

(see the answer key)

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