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

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

3. Why is Hornblower seasick?
(a) Because the princess yaws, rolls and pitches rather badly.
(b) Because he celebrated too hard the night before.
(c) He is not seasick.
(d) Because he is always seasick.

4. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?
(a) An explosion on board.
(b) Enemy cannon fire.
(c) An iceberg.
(d) A rock.

5. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?
(a) Most have been dismissed from service.
(b) To England to seek reappointment.
(c) Back to Brest.
(d) They are being distributed among Calder's fleet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is watch and watch?

2. Why does Baddlestone turn the papers over to Hornblower?

3. Who is Calder?

4. What does Hornblower tell the men on the longboat to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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