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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. What is Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?
(a) On the same command level as Meadows.
(b) Only able to issue an order in an emergency.
(c) A non-entity.
(d) Second in command.

2. Why does Meadows assume command?
(a) He is senior officer.
(b) Hornblower asks it of him.
(c) Hornblower lets him in hopes he'll regain his honor.
(d) Baddlestone asks him to.

3. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?
(a) If Hornblower needed to use the head.
(b) If Hornblower could climb the riggings.
(c) If Hornblower would like dinner.
(d) Hornblower's warrant.

4. 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 off the Hotspur.
(c) Orders to the West Indies.
(d) A chance to have Baddlestone as a sailor under his command.

5. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?
(a) There are difficult local conditions.
(b) It is generally calm and very little impedments.
(c) Sometimes the conditions can be difficult but usually not.
(d) It is deep water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the approximate age of Hotspur's new captain?

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

3. How is the water-hoy built?

4. Who comes over to the Princess?

5. What does Hornblower do after his testimony at the court martial?

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