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

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

3. What is positive about the cabin?
(a) It is large.
(b) It is exceedingly comfortable.
(c) It is private.
(d) It has a breeze wafting through it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?

2. What is Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?

3. For what does Meadows say he'd give up his prize money for five years?

4. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?

5. What is Hornblower forced to admit?

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