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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hornblower forced to admit?
(a) That he used a local pilot most of the time.
(b) That he guided the Hotspur successfully for two years in its assigned area.
(c) That he almost grounded several times.
(d) That he had an excellent chart which was in his private collection.

2. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(b) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.
(c) Botswain's whistles and a drum.
(d) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.

3. Why is the packet weighted?
(a) It is just the weight of the heavy leather pouch.
(b) To make it seem more important.
(c) There is a security trap around it.
(d) To make sure it would sink if the ship were attacked and the bearer would throw it overboard.

4. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?
(a) They are being distributed among Calder's fleet.
(b) Most have been dismissed from service.
(c) To England to seek reappointment.
(d) Back to Brest.

5. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?
(a) It is deep water.
(b) It is generally calm and very little impedments.
(c) There are difficult local conditions.
(d) Sometimes the conditions can be difficult but usually not.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men confined below decks do?

2. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

3. Who huddles below deck?

4. What command is Hornblower leaving?

5. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?

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