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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower's Temptation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?
(a) That Baddlestone seems so indifferent to the situation.
(b) That Baddlestone is so disrespectful to an officer of the British navy.
(c) That Baddlestone says the British haven't a prayer against the superior French ships.
(d) That vital, strategic information is common knowledge.

2. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?
(a) To meet with his lawyer.
(b) To the admiralty.
(c) To see his father.
(d) To sleep.

3. When is McCool hanged?
(a) McCool jumps overboard and escapes hanging.
(b) When the fleet returns to England.
(c) In the morning.
(d) An hour after McCool gives Hornblower the letter.

4. Who will be assisting Calder?
(a) The fleet under the command of Cornwallis.
(b) The Channel fleet.
(c) No one.
(d) The 3rd Navy's fleet.

5. What is Hornblower to keep McCool from doing?
(a) Writing any letters to his family.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Talking to any crew member.
(d) Writing to the French command.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pursues the French fleet?

2. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?

3. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?

4. Who is Calder?

5. What does McCool give Hornblower?

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