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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 Baddlestone do to the French sailors who are pouring out from below deck?
(a) Gives them a cheerful wave.
(b) Shoots them with a nine pounder.
(c) Throws oil on the deck to make them slip up.
(d) Shoots the lead men with his pistol to slow the others down.

2. How is Hornblower feeling as he arrives home?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Content.
(c) Exhilarated.
(d) Happy.

3. Who has signed the document?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) The Duke of Muscovy.
(d) No one.

4. What does Hornblower suggest could be used from the document?
(a) That the seal and signature could be copied and false orders created.
(b) That they could set up an ambush at the location mentioned.
(c) That they could use Josephine's signature to make Napoleon doubt her.
(d) That they could use Napoleon's signature to create a false treaty that would then be circulated.

5. What does Princess do?
(a) Stikes French colors.
(b) Trims sail and gets ready for battle.
(c) Has the officers man the guns.
(d) Turns and runs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hornblower been promised?

2. What do the men on the Princess do to the French men who board?

3. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?

4. Who lectures Hornblower?

5. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?

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