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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) Admiral.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Commander.

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

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

4. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?
(a) If Hornblower needed to use the head.
(b) Hornblower's warrant.
(c) If Hornblower could climb the riggings.
(d) If Hornblower would like dinner.

5. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?
(a) A group of bullies.
(b) Men resentful of authority.
(c) A somewhat lazy crew.
(d) An efficient mechanism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?

2. What command is Hornblower leaving?

3. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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