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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?
(a) No one.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Admireal Cornwald.
(d) Lieutenant Bush.

2. What do Hornblower and Bush both desire to avoid while saying their goodbyes?
(a) Sentiment.
(b) Bringing up some past unpleasantness.
(c) Letting the crew thing the two men are friends.
(d) Acknowledging why Hornblower is leaving.

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

4. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Highly competent but unsure.
(c) Competent but cocky.
(d) Timid.

5. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Bush.
(d) Meadows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

2. What is the approximate age of Hotspur's new captain?

3. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?

4. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?

5. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?

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