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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 better informed than Hornblower?
(a) Meadows.
(b) Bush.
(c) Baddlestone.
(d) No one.

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

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

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

5. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?
(a) Angry.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) With umbrage.
(d) With his own teasing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?

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

3. What enables Princess to regain her position within the fleet?

4. To what is Hornblower summoned?

5. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?

(see the answer key)

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