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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?
(a) To hand up the water hoses.
(b) To start pumping the water into the bilges.
(c) To stay quiet.
(d) To lift the gangplank.

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

5. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?
(a) To be polite, though it's not required.
(b) To ask Bush to have a sailor transfer Hornblower's baggage.
(c) Because Bush is busy.
(d) So Meadows will realize that Bush is an outstanding sailor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

3. What is the Hotspur blockading?

4. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?

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

(see the answer key)

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