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

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

3. 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.

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

5. What is the approximate age of Hotspur's new captain?
(a) Very young.
(b) Close to 70.
(c) Middle age.
(d) Mid-30s.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Now where is the French fleet headed?

3. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

4. What is the Hotspur blockading?

5. Who pursues the French fleet?

(see the answer key)

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