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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is England at war with during the opening of this novel?
(a) Spain.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

2. What does Hornblower capture the night after the attack on the French battery?
(a) A guard rowboat.
(b) A set of French ships.
(c) A new wife.
(d) A French leader.

3. What slows down the English's progress on land in Chapter 17?
(a) A lack of money.
(b) Spanish resistance.
(c) Poor roads.
(d) Rainy weather.

4. In Chapter 18, who says: "Twarn't Horny's fault"?
(a) Leighton.
(b) Claros.
(c) Longley.
(d) Polwheal.

5. What does Claros do with his Spanish infantry when the French march from their strongpoint in Chapter 18?
(a) He retreats.
(b) He shoots cannons.
(c) He tells Hornblower to go first.
(d) He marches west.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Hornblower order to be put in the lifeboats?

2. What draft animals are used in Chapter 18 to help the English?

3. What gets burned in Chapter 11?

4. Why does Hornblower stumble over his words during dinner at the Leightons'?

5. How does Hornblower feel when the Sutherland finally leaves port?

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