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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9, and the Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Princess do?
(a) Turns and runs.
(b) Trims sail and gets ready for battle.
(c) Has the officers man the guns.
(d) Stikes French colors.

2. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?
(a) That Baddlestone is so disrespectful to an officer of the British navy.
(b) That Baddlestone seems so indifferent to the situation.
(c) That vital, strategic information is common knowledge.
(d) That Baddlestone says the British haven't a prayer against the superior French ships.

3. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?
(a) A likeable enough fellow.
(b) A incompetent windbag.
(c) His cross.
(d) An extremely competent sailor.

4. What do they offer Hornblower to accept the assignment?
(a) A large monetary bonus.
(b) Ten percent of any prize money from the subsequent sea battle.
(c) Immediate promotion to post-Captain.
(d) Command of his own vessel.

5. Where does Hotspur run aground?
(a) Black Rock.
(b) Somewhere near Gibraltar.
(c) It does not run aground.
(d) On the French shore no where close to a town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meadows assume command?

2. What is the most important thing that Hornblower takes from the French brig?

3. For what does Meadows say he'd give up his prize money for five years?

4. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?

5. Why does the Princess finally head for England?

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