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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 the Princess ride high in the water?
(a) Because the hull is narrow.
(b) Because the captain has the sails set for speed.
(c) Because it has no cargo.
(d) Because it's trim is set that way.

2. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Baddlestone.

3. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?
(a) Lieutenant Bush.
(b) No one.
(c) Admiral Nelson.
(d) Admireal Cornwald.

4. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?
(a) With umbrage.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) Angry.
(d) With his own teasing.

5. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?
(a) To lift the gangplank.
(b) To hand up the water hoses.
(c) To start pumping the water into the bilges.
(d) To stay quiet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Baddlestone receive the news of the court martial verdict?

3. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

4. What command is Hornblower leaving?

5. When is it likely the vessel will overtake the Princess?

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