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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 enables Princess to regain her position within the fleet?
(a) The privateer is captured.
(b) The current shifts.
(c) Shifting winds.
(d) The waves drop to less than a foot.

2. Who will be assisting Calder?
(a) No one.
(b) The 3rd Navy's fleet.
(c) The Channel fleet.
(d) The fleet under the command of Cornwallis.

3. Who is Calder?
(a) He commands the passing English fleet.
(b) The French general who commands the land troops along the English channel shore.
(c) A newly-raised Admiral.
(d) Captain of the Admiral's flagship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?

2. What might Hornblower end up doing?

3. Where does the French fleet arrive?

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

5. How does Hotspur get off being aground?

(see the answer key)

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