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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 most important thing about the letter?
(a) The locations mentioned.
(b) There is nothing important about it.
(c) The seal and signature.
(d) The dates mentioned.

2. Why does Meadows assume command?
(a) He is senior officer.
(b) Hornblower lets him in hopes he'll regain his honor.
(c) Hornblower asks it of him.
(d) Baddlestone asks him to.

3. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?
(a) In the captain's quarters.
(b) Aft away from the water transfer activity.
(c) On the poop deck.
(d) On the bridge.

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

5. Why does Baddlestone agree to Hornblower's plan?
(a) He fears the loss of his ship.
(b) He has not better plan.
(c) He is coerced.
(d) He trusts Hornblower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower tell the men on the longboat to do?

2. Of what are the newspapers critical?

3. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?

4. About what does Hornblower wonder concerning the court martial?

5. What does Hornblower realize from the poem?

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