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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 can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?
(a) They don't have a big enough opening.
(b) They are full of grain.
(c) They would then be contaminated.
(d) They leak too badly.

2. What is spotted a few days later?
(a) An albatross which is considered bad luck.
(b) The French fleet.
(c) A sail.
(d) A huge pod of dolphins which is considered good luck.

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

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

5. What is the Hotspur blockading?
(a) A Dutch squadron.
(b) A French merchant fleet.
(c) A Dutch merchant fleet.
(d) A French squadron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What won't Meadows ever have again?

2. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?

3. To what is Hornblower summoned?

4. What happens to Meadows?

5. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?

(see the answer key)

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