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

2. What does it seem Meadows has done?
(a) Nothing that any other captain wouldn't do.
(b) Ignored protocal.
(c) Made a navigational mistake.
(d) Deliberately ignore repeated warnings by Bush.

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

4. When is it likely the vessel will overtake the Princess?
(a) Within an hour.
(b) The next afternoon.
(c) Nightfall.
(d) Several days hence.

5. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) It is very damp and smelly.
(b) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(c) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(d) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Now where is the French fleet headed?

2. What is the verdict for Bush?

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

4. What is the verdict against Meadows?

5. To what is Hornblower summoned?

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