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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 pursues the French fleet?
(a) Nelson.
(b) No one.
(c) Leighton.
(d) Cornwallis.

2. What does Hornblower decide to do with the sea chest?
(a) Send it on to the widow without the cash.
(b) Give it to Captain. Sawyer.
(c) Send it on to the widow with the cash.
(d) Toss it overboard.

3. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?
(a) Meadows.
(b) Bush.
(c) Cornwallis.
(d) Johnson.

4. What does Hornblower offer as a plan?
(a) To sink the ship and put the men in the life boats.
(b) To abruptly turn windward as the ship approaches.
(c) To hide the number of men aboard.
(d) To strike French colors.

5. What is the verdict for Bush?
(a) They do not adjudicate Bush.
(b) Innocent but he should have intervened.
(c) Guilty.
(d) He is cleared.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes over to the Princess?

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

3. What is Hornblower's position on board?

4. What is the sentence passed upon McCool?

5. What does Sawyer call for immediately after talking with the lieutenant of the prize crew?

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