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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?
(a) Hornblower does not think of any of his crew once he's onboard Princess.
(b) Bush is not going to like this new captain.
(c) Hornblower not likely to meet Bush again.
(d) Bush is going to be a real asset to Meadows.

2. How does Hotspur get off being aground?
(a) Pulled off the sandbar by a French privateer.
(b) By the action of the rising tide.
(c) Pulled off the sandbar by a merchant vessel.
(d) Pulled off by another vessel in the Channel fleet.

3. What is Hornblower forced to admit?
(a) That he guided the Hotspur successfully for two years in its assigned area.
(b) That he had an excellent chart which was in his private collection.
(c) That he almost grounded several times.
(d) That he used a local pilot most of the time.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Hornblower's men send him off?

2. What has Hornblower been promised?

3. Why is Hornblower seasick?

4. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

5. What might Hornblower end up doing?

(see the answer key)

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