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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.
(b) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(c) It is very damp and smelly.
(d) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.

2. What has Hornblower been promised?
(a) A promotion to post captain.
(b) A command in Admiral Nelson's fleet.
(c) A bonus for a ship he recently helped capture.
(d) An administrative post for a while since his wife is pregnant.

3. With whom does Hornblower meet?
(a) Admirals Pembrook and Huffington.
(b) Mr. Marsden.
(c) Admiral Pembrook.
(d) The Prince of Wales' aide de camp.

4. Who lectures Hornblower?
(a) Admiral Leighton.
(b) Admiral Cornwallis.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Captain Sawyer.

5. Why is Hornblower seasick?
(a) Because he celebrated too hard the night before.
(b) Because the princess yaws, rolls and pitches rather badly.
(c) Because he is always seasick.
(d) He is not seasick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Now where is the French fleet headed?

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

3. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?

4. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?

5. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?

(see the answer key)

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