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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 command is Hornblower leaving?
(a) Shannon.
(b) Exeter.
(c) Hotspur.
(d) Leopard.

2. What does it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?
(a) Already disciplining some sloppy sailor.
(b) Gathering the crew for an inaugural speech.
(c) Making his way to the bridge.
(d) He's already in his cabin on the Hotspur.

3. What is the result of the encounter with Villeneuve?
(a) It is bungled and Villeneuve finds safe harbor.
(b) Villeneuve has been totally routed.
(c) There is no word yet about the outcome.
(d) The English and French suffer about the same amount of casualties.

4. What do the naval officers do as they become restless?
(a) Become sloppy in their dress and behavior.
(b) Criticize Baddlestone and the Princess.
(c) Start picking on the enlisted men.
(d) Start fighting while gambling.

5. What happens to Meadows?
(a) A reprimand.
(b) Thirty lashes.
(c) Stripped of rank and commission.
(d) Three years at hard labor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Calder?

2. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?

3. When is it likely the vessel will overtake the Princess?

4. What does Hornblower suggest to Baddlestone about the papers from the French brig?

5. What is the end result of Hornblower delivering the false orders to Villeneuve?

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