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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the court martial last?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 10 hours.

2. Now where is the French fleet headed?
(a) No one knows.
(b) The Mediterranean.
(c) Ferrol.
(d) South America.

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

4. How is the water-hoy built?
(a) To withstand ramming.
(b) To travel on the high seas.
(c) To move swiftly.
(d) To carry a heavy load.

5. What does Hornblower do when he first makes shore?
(a) Goes to a tavern.
(b) Writes his wife and says goodbye to the men.
(c) Goes to see Meadows' mother.
(d) Goes to see Meadows' widow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the French brig prize?

2. What is the sentence passed upon McCool?

3. What do the English do with the two long boats?

4. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?

5. What does the admiral tell Hornblower?

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