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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 will be assisting Calder?
(a) The Channel fleet.
(b) No one.
(c) The 3rd Navy's fleet.
(d) The fleet under the command of Cornwallis.

2. Where does Hotspur run aground?
(a) Black Rock.
(b) Somewhere near Gibraltar.
(c) On the French shore no where close to a town.
(d) It does not run aground.

3. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?
(a) Hornblower not likely to meet Bush again.
(b) Bush is not going to like this new captain.
(c) Hornblower does not think of any of his crew once he's onboard Princess.
(d) Bush is going to be a real asset to Meadows.

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

5. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?
(a) To ask Bush to have a sailor transfer Hornblower's baggage.
(b) Because Bush is busy.
(c) So Meadows will realize that Bush is an outstanding sailor.
(d) To be polite, though it's not required.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might Hornblower end up doing?

2. How do Hornblower's men send him off?

3. How is the water-hoy built?

4. What does it seem Meadows has done?

5. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?

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