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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. 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.

2. Where does the French fleet arrive?
(a) The English Channel.
(b) Gibraltar.
(c) The West Indies.
(d) Cape Horn.

3. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) Botswain's whistles and a drum.
(b) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.
(c) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(d) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.

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

5. What does Hornblower examine aboard the Princess?
(a) The way the sails are set.
(b) His tiny cabin.
(c) The way the main mast if far foward compared to most ships.
(d) The crew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who pursues the French fleet?

3. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?

4. Where does Hotspur run aground?

5. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

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