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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 is the name of the French brig prize?
(a) La Fortres.
(b) Josephine.
(c) Epérance.
(d) Papillion.

2. What do the English do with the two long boats?
(a) They are sunk.
(b) Keep them moored to the Princess.
(c) Take them to the French brig.
(d) Board them an head for land.

3. Who does Meadows charge?
(a) A large burley seaman.
(b) The French captain.
(c) Three French marines.
(d) No one; he is not on the boarding crew.

4. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) Napoleon recently surrenders.
(b) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.
(c) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(d) There are many waiting for command.

5. What bothers Hornblower about the letter from McCool?
(a) The pictures.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The poem.
(d) The platitudes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower realize from the poem?

2. To what is Hornblower summoned?

3. What does Hornblower examine aboard the Princess?

4. Who pursues the French fleet?

5. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?

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