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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 do the English do with the two long boats?
(a) Board them an head for land.
(b) They are sunk.
(c) Keep them moored to the Princess.
(d) Take them to the French brig.

2. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?
(a) Japes.
(b) Bradwell.
(c) Jones.
(d) Baddlestone.

3. Where does Hornblower go before leaving the French brig?
(a) To the Captain's quarters.
(b) To the poop deck.
(c) To the topmast.
(d) To the bridge.

4. What is Calder's assignment?
(a) To intercept and destroy the French fleet coming his way.
(b) To take the Admiral's flagship to dry dock.
(c) To rendezvous with Admiral Nelson.
(d) To reunite two of the smaller English fleets in the Baltic area.

5. What might Hornblower end up doing?
(a) Sitting ashore and watching the war pass him by.
(b) Serving as First Lieutenant on an Admiral's flag ship.
(c) Having to take command in someplace like the West Indies.
(d) Retiring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower forced to admit?

2. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?

3. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?

4. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

5. Who will be assisting Calder?

(see the answer key)

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