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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Acting Admiral.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Commander.

2. How do Hornblower's men send him off?
(a) A few hurried handshakes.
(b) With a gift of a sword.
(c) With a rousing cheer and song.
(d) They don't even notice he is leaving.

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

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

5. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?
(a) Japes.
(b) Bradwell.
(c) Jones.
(d) Baddlestone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?

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

3. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

4. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?

5. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?

(see the answer key)

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