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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Last Encounter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?
(a) To see his father.
(b) To the admiralty.
(c) To sleep.
(d) To meet with his lawyer.

2. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?
(a) Masters.
(b) Bush.
(c) Percival.
(d) Meadows.

3. What is the date at the opening of this short story?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1879.

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

5. Why does Hornblower agree to Barbara's request?
(a) She is very demanding about this matter.
(b) He never argues with her.
(c) She is quite psychic.
(d) She is crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower think about France?

2. What bothers Hornblower a little about his participation in the plan?

3. What won't Meadows ever have again?

4. How old is Hornblower at the opening of this short story?

5. Now where is the French fleet headed?

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