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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. Why does Baddlestone turn the papers over to Hornblower?
(a) Baddlestone does not know how to go about getting them to the right people.
(b) Baddlestone is afraid of getting pressed into service.
(c) Baddlestone suggests that Hornblower will gain prestige by presenting them.
(d) Baddlestone does not want to deal with them.

2. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?
(a) With umbrage.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) With his own teasing.
(d) Angry.

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

4. Why can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?
(a) They are full of grain.
(b) They leak too badly.
(c) They would then be contaminated.
(d) They don't have a big enough opening.

5. What do the English do after the fighting?
(a) Prepare for another fight as they let the sleeping watch come topside.
(b) Set fire to the ship.
(c) Batten down the hatches to seal off the watch below.
(d) Plunder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is commanding the French fleet that recently escapes from the Mediterranean?

2. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?

3. Why is Hornblower seasick?

4. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

5. What do the French send to the Princess?

(see the answer key)

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