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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. Why does Baddlestone agree to Hornblower's plan?
(a) He is coerced.
(b) He has not better plan.
(c) He fears the loss of his ship.
(d) He trusts Hornblower.

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

3. Where does the French fleet arrive?
(a) Cape Horn.
(b) Gibraltar.
(c) The English Channel.
(d) The West Indies.

4. What has Hornblower been promised?
(a) An administrative post for a while since his wife is pregnant.
(b) A command in Admiral Nelson's fleet.
(c) A bonus for a ship he recently helped capture.
(d) A promotion to post captain.

5. What command is Hornblower leaving?
(a) Leopard.
(b) Shannon.
(c) Hotspur.
(d) Exeter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?

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

3. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

4. What does it seem Meadows has done?

5. Why does the Princess finally head for England?

(see the answer key)

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