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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is better informed than Hornblower?
(a) Meadows.
(b) No one.
(c) Baddlestone.
(d) Bush.

2. Where does the French fleet arrive?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Cape Horn.
(d) The English Channel.

3. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) Botswain's whistles and a drum.
(b) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.
(c) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(d) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.

4. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?
(a) In the captain's quarters.
(b) Aft away from the water transfer activity.
(c) On the bridge.
(d) On the poop deck.

5. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) There are many waiting for command.
(b) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(c) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.
(d) Napoleon recently surrenders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?

2. Why is Princess going against her course?

3. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?

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

5. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?

(see the answer key)

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