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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 does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?
(a) So Meadows will realize that Bush is an outstanding sailor.
(b) Because Bush is busy.
(c) To be polite, though it's not required.
(d) To ask Bush to have a sailor transfer Hornblower's baggage.

2. How long does the court martial last?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 10 hours.

3. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.
(b) Of being on his own vessel again.
(c) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(d) Of ever reaching home.

4. When does Baddlestone receive the news of the court martial verdict?
(a) He does not.
(b) Within an hour after Hornblower leaves the court.
(c) Two days later.
(d) Later that evening.

5. What does the admiral tell Hornblower?
(a) To wait for his new command there.
(b) To take the sealed packet to London.
(c) To go get something to eat and then report to his new post.
(d) To go home and wait for new orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?

2. Why is Hornblower seasick?

3. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?

4. What is the most important thing that Hornblower takes from the French brig?

5. Why does Meadows assume command?

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