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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?
(a) Concerted movements of the English fleet.
(b) The French would never dare cross the channel.
(c) Reliable spies keeping track of the French fleet's movements.
(d) Good cannons along the shore.

2. What is Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?
(a) Second in command.
(b) On the same command level as Meadows.
(c) A non-entity.
(d) Only able to issue an order in an emergency.

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

4. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(b) Botswain's whistles and a drum.
(c) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.
(d) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.

5. What does it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?
(a) Making his way to the bridge.
(b) Gathering the crew for an inaugural speech.
(c) Already disciplining some sloppy sailor.
(d) He's already in his cabin on the Hotspur.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?

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

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

4. What command is Hornblower leaving?

5. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?

(see the answer key)

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