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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. How do Hornblower's men send him off?
(a) A few hurried handshakes.
(b) With a rousing cheer and song.
(c) With a gift of a sword.
(d) They don't even notice he is leaving.

2. What does Hornblower do when he first makes shore?
(a) Goes to see Meadows' mother.
(b) Goes to a tavern.
(c) Goes to see Meadows' widow.
(d) Writes his wife and says goodbye to the men.

3. Who is Calder?
(a) The French general who commands the land troops along the English channel shore.
(b) A newly-raised Admiral.
(c) Captain of the Admiral's flagship.
(d) He commands the passing English fleet.

4. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.
(b) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(c) Of being on his own vessel again.
(d) Of ever reaching home.

5. Why does the Princess finally head for England?
(a) Admiral Calder orders them to do so.
(b) She gets a fair wind.
(c) Baddlestone gets tired of waiting for the fleet.
(d) Baddlestone is tired of his passengers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?

2. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

3. What is the verdict for Bush?

4. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

5. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

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