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

2. What is passing by as Hornblower comes up on the deck of the Princess?
(a) A large English fleet.
(b) A pod of whales.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) A French privateer.

3. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?
(a) It is deep water.
(b) There are difficult local conditions.
(c) It is generally calm and very little impedments.
(d) Sometimes the conditions can be difficult but usually not.

4. What has Hornblower been promised?
(a) An administrative post for a while since his wife is pregnant.
(b) A promotion to post captain.
(c) A bonus for a ship he recently helped capture.
(d) A command in Admiral Nelson's fleet.

5. Who is commanding the French fleet that recently escapes from the Mediterranean?
(a) Gaudet.
(b) Lafayette.
(c) Napoleon III.
(d) Villeneuve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hornblower and Bush both desire to avoid while saying their goodbyes?

2. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

3. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?

4. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?

5. How is the water-hoy built?

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