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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 rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Acting Admiral.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Commander.

2. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 years.

3. What enables Princess to regain her position within the fleet?
(a) The privateer is captured.
(b) The waves drop to less than a foot.
(c) The current shifts.
(d) Shifting winds.

4. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) It is very damp and smelly.
(b) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(c) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(d) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.

5. When is McCool hanged?
(a) When the fleet returns to England.
(b) An hour after McCool gives Hornblower the letter.
(c) McCool jumps overboard and escapes hanging.
(d) In the morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Baddlestone receive the news of the court martial verdict?

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

3. What does McCool give Hornblower?

4. What does Meadows hope?

5. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?

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