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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. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?
(a) Because it has no cargo.
(b) Because it's trim is set that way.
(c) Because the hull is narrow.
(d) Because the captain has the sails set for speed.

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

3. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?
(a) Highly competent but unsure.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Timid.
(d) Competent but cocky.

4. To what is Hornblower summoned?
(a) The annual planning council.
(b) Dinner with the Admiral.
(c) A court martial.
(d) A debriefing.

5. What might Hornblower end up doing?
(a) Having to take command in someplace like the West Indies.
(b) Retiring.
(c) Sitting ashore and watching the war pass him by.
(d) Serving as First Lieutenant on an Admiral's flag ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

2. Who is Calder?

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

4. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?

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

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