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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) To ask Bush to have a sailor transfer Hornblower's baggage.
(c) Because Bush is busy.
(d) To be polite, though it's not required.

2. What won't Meadows ever have again?
(a) Choice assignments.
(b) The good will of his men.
(c) Command.
(d) A good name.

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

4. What does the secretary believe about the weighted packet?
(a) That it is not a ruse de guerre.
(b) That it is authentic but of no special importance.
(c) That it is not authentic.
(d) That it is of Dutch rather than French origin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the English do after the fighting?

2. What does Hornblower do when he first makes shore?

3. When is McCool hanged?

4. What does Hornblower mention about Ferrol?

5. What do the English do with the two long boats?

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