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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. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?
(a) So Meadows will realize that Bush is an outstanding sailor.
(b) To be polite, though it's not required.
(c) Because Bush is busy.
(d) To ask Bush to have a sailor transfer Hornblower's baggage.

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

3. For what does Meadows say he'd give up his prize money for five years?
(a) A chance to spend more than a few days with his new wife.
(b) Orders to the West Indies.
(c) Orders off the Hotspur.
(d) A chance to have Baddlestone as a sailor under his command.

4. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are not English citizens.
(b) They have already served their time.
(c) They are under naval contract.
(d) They have paid the right people.

5. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?
(a) An explosion on board.
(b) A rock.
(c) Enemy cannon fire.
(d) An iceberg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?

2. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?

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

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

5. Where does the French fleet arrive?

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