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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. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

2. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?
(a) Meadows.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cornwallis.

3. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.
(b) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(c) There are many waiting for command.
(d) Napoleon recently surrenders.

4. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?
(a) In the captain's quarters.
(b) On the bridge.
(c) Aft away from the water transfer activity.
(d) On the poop deck.

5. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?
(a) His personal future.
(b) How to ask the captain to come about and drop him off at the closest port.
(c) Whether the captain would give him any of his personal liquor to help his stomach.
(d) How the Princess could be more stable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hotspur get off being aground?

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

3. Who pursues the French fleet?

4. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?

5. What is the approximate age of Hotspur's new captain?

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