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

2. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?
(a) Because the captain has the sails set for speed.
(b) Because the hull is narrow.
(c) Because it's trim is set that way.
(d) Because it has no cargo.

3. What is Calder's assignment?
(a) To intercept and destroy the French fleet coming his way.
(b) To take the Admiral's flagship to dry dock.
(c) To reunite two of the smaller English fleets in the Baltic area.
(d) To rendezvous with Admiral Nelson.

4. Where does Hotspur run aground?
(a) On the French shore no where close to a town.
(b) Somewhere near Gibraltar.
(c) It does not run aground.
(d) Black Rock.

5. Where does the French fleet arrive?
(a) Cape Horn.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) The English Channel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?

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

4. What is the Hotspur blockading?

5. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?

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