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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 will be assisting Calder?
(a) The 3rd Navy's fleet.
(b) The fleet under the command of Cornwallis.
(c) The Channel fleet.
(d) No one.

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

3. Why is Hornblower seasick?
(a) Because he celebrated too hard the night before.
(b) He is not seasick.
(c) Because he is always seasick.
(d) Because the princess yaws, rolls and pitches rather badly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?

2. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?

3. What is passing by as Hornblower comes up on the deck of the Princess?

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

5. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

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