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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is commanding the French fleet that recently escapes from the Mediterranean?
(a) Napoleon III.
(b) Lafayette.
(c) Gaudet.
(d) Villeneuve.

2. What bothers Hornblower a little about his participation in the plan?
(a) That he'll be acting alone and be disavowed if caught.
(b) Being a spy.
(c) That he won't be able to tell Maria where he is.
(d) Not being home when Maria gives birth to his second child.

3. What skill does Hornblower mention that he possesses?
(a) Speaking German.
(b) Speaking Spanish.
(c) Spying.
(d) Speaking French.

4. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are not English citizens.
(b) They have already served their time.
(c) They are under naval contract.
(d) They have paid the right people.

5. What does Hornblower tell the men on the longboat to do?
(a) Board.
(b) Wait for an answer.
(c) Prepare to die.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hotspur get off being aground?

2. What does Hornblower find in a secret compartment in the chest?

3. What do they need to implement Hornblower's suggestion?

4. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?

5. About whom are the signals concerned?

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