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

2. What is the verdict against Meadows?
(a) Guilty with extenuating circumstances.
(b) All charges dropped without adjudication.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Guilty.

3. What is watch and watch?
(a) A way of passing the time by dropping sounding lines.
(b) A high alert when the French fleet is near.
(c) Four hours sleeping in hammocks and four on deck.
(d) A game played among the enlisted men.

4. Now where is the French fleet headed?
(a) South America.
(b) Ferrol.
(c) No one knows.
(d) The Mediterranean.

5. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?
(a) Meadows.
(b) Bush.
(c) Percival.
(d) Masters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

2. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?

3. Why is Princess going against her course?

4. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

5. What is spotted a few days later?

(see the answer key)

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