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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(b) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(c) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.
(d) It is very damp and smelly.

5. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?
(a) Because he does not know his next assignment.
(b) The way the Princess' Captain is glaring at Hornblower.
(c) The 18' gangplank with no handrail.
(d) The way the Princess seems to be out of trim.

Short Answer Questions

1. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

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

3. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?

4. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?

5. What is the Hotspur blockading?

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