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

2. What is positive about the cabin?
(a) It is large.
(b) It has a breeze wafting through it.
(c) It is private.
(d) It is exceedingly comfortable.

3. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?
(a) It is generally calm and very little impedments.
(b) Sometimes the conditions can be difficult but usually not.
(c) There are difficult local conditions.
(d) It is deep water.

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

5. What is the Hotspur blockading?
(a) A Dutch squadron.
(b) A Dutch merchant fleet.
(c) A French squadron.
(d) A French merchant fleet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?

2. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?

3. What command is Hornblower leaving?

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

5. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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