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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?
(a) Baddlestone.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Cornwallis.

3. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are under naval contract.
(b) They have already served their time.
(c) They have paid the right people.
(d) They are not English citizens.

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

5. What do Hornblower and Bush both desire to avoid while saying their goodbyes?
(a) Sentiment.
(b) Bringing up some past unpleasantness.
(c) Acknowledging why Hornblower is leaving.
(d) Letting the crew thing the two men are friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?

2. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?

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

4. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?

5. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

(see the answer key)

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