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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. Who is commanding the French fleet that recently escapes from the Mediterranean?
(a) Napoleon III.
(b) Lafayette.
(c) Gaudet.
(d) Villeneuve.

2. What command is Hornblower leaving?
(a) Shannon.
(b) Leopard.
(c) Hotspur.
(d) Exeter.

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

4. What might Hornblower end up doing?
(a) Retiring.
(b) Having to take command in someplace like the West Indies.
(c) Serving as First Lieutenant on an Admiral's flag ship.
(d) Sitting ashore and watching the war pass him by.

5. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.
(b) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(c) It is very damp and smelly.
(d) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Calder?

3. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?

4. Why is Hornblower seasick?

5. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

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