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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 old is Hornblower at the opening of this short story?
(a) About 29.
(b) About 18.
(c) About 23.
(d) About 31.

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

3. What does it seem Meadows has done?
(a) Deliberately ignore repeated warnings by Bush.
(b) Ignored protocal.
(c) Nothing that any other captain wouldn't do.
(d) Made a navigational mistake.

4. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?
(a) An iceberg.
(b) Enemy cannon fire.
(c) An explosion on board.
(d) A rock.

5. Who is Calder?
(a) A newly-raised Admiral.
(b) Captain of the Admiral's flagship.
(c) He commands the passing English fleet.
(d) The French general who commands the land troops along the English channel shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?

2. What is Hornblower doing as the Princess gains port?

3. What does McCool give Hornblower?

4. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?

5. How is Hornblower feeling as he arrives home?

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