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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Now where is the French fleet headed?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Ferrol.
(d) South America.

3. What won't Meadows ever have again?
(a) A good name.
(b) Command.
(c) Choice assignments.
(d) The good will of his men.

4. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are not English citizens.
(b) They are under naval contract.
(c) They have already served their time.
(d) They have paid the right people.

5. Who huddles below deck?
(a) The extra men on the Princess.
(b) All the officers on the Princess.
(c) No one.
(d) Captain Meadows.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what do the men arm themselves?

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

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

4. Who is Prowse?

5. What does Princess do?

(see the answer key)

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