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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. How is the water-hoy built?
(a) To move swiftly.
(b) To withstand ramming.
(c) To travel on the high seas.
(d) To carry a heavy load.

2. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?
(a) That Baddlestone is so disrespectful to an officer of the British navy.
(b) That vital, strategic information is common knowledge.
(c) That Baddlestone says the British haven't a prayer against the superior French ships.
(d) That Baddlestone seems so indifferent to the situation.

3. Why does the Princess finally head for England?
(a) Baddlestone is tired of his passengers.
(b) Admiral Calder orders them to do so.
(c) She gets a fair wind.
(d) Baddlestone gets tired of waiting for the fleet.

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

5. Who pursues the French fleet?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Nelson.
(c) No one.
(d) Leighton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meadows hope?

2. What is the Hotspur blockading?

3. Why is Princess going against her course?

4. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?

5. Who is Prowse?

(see the answer key)

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