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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 does Hornblower suggest to Baddlestone about the papers from the French brig?
(a) That he should burn them.
(b) That he should try to get a good price for them.
(c) That they should be turned over to the admiralty.
(d) Nothing.

2. What is the verdict against Meadows?
(a) Guilty with extenuating circumstances.
(b) All charges dropped without adjudication.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Guilty.

3. What does Meadows hope?
(a) That the French ship will lose interest.
(b) That success will help his future.
(c) That the French ship will be accosted by the English fleet.
(d) That he will get the French vessel as prize money.

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

5. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(b) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.
(c) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(d) It is very damp and smelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might Hornblower end up doing?

2. What do the men on the Princess do to the French men who board?

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

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

5. What is watch and watch?

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