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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?
(a) Highly competent but unsure.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Timid.
(d) Competent but cocky.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?

2. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?

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

4. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?

5. What does it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?

(see the answer key)

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