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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Acting Admiral.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Commander.

3. What is spotted a few days later?
(a) A huge pod of dolphins which is considered good luck.
(b) An albatross which is considered bad luck.
(c) The French fleet.
(d) A sail.

4. What kind of ship is it that they see?
(a) A French brig of war.
(b) An American privateer.
(c) A Dutch merchant vessel.
(d) A French privateer.

5. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?
(a) Short and extremely muscular.
(b) Short and mousy.
(c) Average height with a full, bushy red bed.
(d) Burly and quite tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the French fleet arrive?

2. How does Hotspur get off being aground?

3. Why can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?

4. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?

5. Why is Princess going against her course?

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