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

2. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Bush.
(d) Johnson.

3. What is the verdict for Bush?
(a) Innocent but he should have intervened.
(b) He is cleared.
(c) They do not adjudicate Bush.
(d) Guilty.

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

5. What do Hornblower and Bush both desire to avoid while saying their goodbyes?
(a) Bringing up some past unpleasantness.
(b) Letting the crew thing the two men are friends.
(c) Acknowledging why Hornblower is leaving.
(d) Sentiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower learn when Baddlestone demands payment from Meadows?

2. What does Hornblower do after his testimony at the court martial?

3. For what does Meadows say he'd give up his prize money for five years?

4. Why can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?

5. What command is Hornblower leaving?

(see the answer key)

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