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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 can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?
(a) They are full of grain.
(b) They don't have a big enough opening.
(c) They leak too badly.
(d) They would then be contaminated.

2. Who is Lord Barham?
(a) The Warden of the Northern Province.
(b) The first sea-lord.
(c) The Prince of Wale's right hand man.
(d) The Warden of the Southern Marshes.

3. What do the French send to the Princess?
(a) The head of an English prisoner.
(b) A prize crew.
(c) An offer for a compromise.
(d) An ultimatum.

4. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?
(a) To start pumping the water into the bilges.
(b) To hand up the water hoses.
(c) To stay quiet.
(d) To lift the gangplank.

5. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Combative.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Calm, polite, and likable.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is Hornblower summoned?

2. Who comes over to the Princess?

3. Why does Baddlestone agree to Hornblower's plan?

4. What does Hornblower decide to do with the sea chest?

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

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