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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 does Hornblower order the men to do to the French brig?
(a) Destroy it as much as possible.
(b) Sink it.
(c) Set it afire.
(d) Nothing.

2. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?
(a) Baddlestone.
(b) Jones.
(c) Japes.
(d) Bradwell.

3. Who is Prowse?
(a) The sailing master on the Hotspur.
(b) The cook on board the Hotspur.
(c) The judge at the court martial.
(d) Baddlestone's source of information.

4. Where does Hornblower go before leaving the French brig?
(a) To the poop deck.
(b) To the bridge.
(c) To the Captain's quarters.
(d) To the topmast.

5. When is McCool hanged?
(a) When the fleet returns to England.
(b) An hour after McCool gives Hornblower the letter.
(c) In the morning.
(d) McCool jumps overboard and escapes hanging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Hotspur blockading?

2. Why is Princess going against her course?

3. What does Hornblower mention about Ferrol?

4. Of what are the newspapers critical?

5. What do the English do after the fighting?

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