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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 follows after Hornblower is shown leaving the admiralty?
(a) A look at how the orders are forged.
(b) Hornblower saying goodbye to Maria.
(c) How he gets to see Villeneuve.
(d) An author's note.

2. What is the verdict for Bush?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Innocent but he should have intervened.
(c) He is cleared.
(d) They do not adjudicate Bush.

3. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?
(a) His personal future.
(b) Whether the captain would give him any of his personal liquor to help his stomach.
(c) How to ask the captain to come about and drop him off at the closest port.
(d) How the Princess could be more stable.

4. What is the name of the French brig prize?
(a) Josephine.
(b) Epérance.
(c) La Fortres.
(d) Papillion.

5. What is the Hotspur blockading?
(a) A Dutch squadron.
(b) A Dutch merchant fleet.
(c) A French squadron.
(d) A French merchant fleet.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what do the men arm themselves?

2. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?

3. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

4. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?

5. What is Hornblower's special duty?

(see the answer key)

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