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

2. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of ever reaching home.
(b) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(c) Of being on his own vessel again.
(d) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.

3. What is the Hotspur blockading?
(a) A French merchant fleet.
(b) A Dutch squadron.
(c) A Dutch merchant fleet.
(d) A French squadron.

4. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?
(a) An efficient mechanism.
(b) A group of bullies.
(c) A somewhat lazy crew.
(d) Men resentful of authority.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

3. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

4. To what is Hornblower summoned?

5. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?

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