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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 Hornblower realize from the poem?
(a) It is instruction on how to manipulate the letters on top of the seachest.
(b) It was written by Yeats.
(c) It was written by Longfellow.
(d) It was written by Cooleridge.

2. 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 fighting while gambling.
(d) Start picking on the enlisted men.

3. What is Hornblower to keep McCool from doing?
(a) Committing suicide.
(b) Writing any letters to his family.
(c) Talking to any crew member.
(d) Writing to the French command.

4. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) There are many waiting for command.
(b) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(c) Napoleon recently surrenders.
(d) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.

5. What is the most important thing that Hornblower takes from the French brig?
(a) Documents.
(b) Money.
(c) Being able to tell Meadow's wife of his heroism.
(d) A sense of pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCool give Hornblower?

2. How is the water-hoy built?

3. Where does Hotspur run aground?

4. What kind of ship is it that they see?

5. What do the English sailors do?

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