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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. Who is better informed than Hornblower?
(a) Bush.
(b) No one.
(c) Baddlestone.
(d) Meadows.

2. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?
(a) Most have been dismissed from service.
(b) They are being distributed among Calder's fleet.
(c) Back to Brest.
(d) To England to seek reappointment.

3. What does it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?
(a) Already disciplining some sloppy sailor.
(b) He's already in his cabin on the Hotspur.
(c) Gathering the crew for an inaugural speech.
(d) Making his way to the bridge.

4. Why is Hornblower seasick?
(a) Because he celebrated too hard the night before.
(b) Because the princess yaws, rolls and pitches rather badly.
(c) He is not seasick.
(d) Because he is always seasick.

5. Who huddles below deck?
(a) Captain Meadows.
(b) No one.
(c) The extra men on the Princess.
(d) All the officers on the Princess.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What might Hornblower end up doing?

3. What is the Hotspur blockading?

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

5. What is Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?

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