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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. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) Botswain's whistles and a drum.
(b) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(c) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.
(d) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.

2. What has Hornblower been promised?
(a) A bonus for a ship he recently helped capture.
(b) A command in Admiral Nelson's fleet.
(c) A promotion to post captain.
(d) An administrative post for a while since his wife is pregnant.

3. Why does Baddlestone agree to Hornblower's plan?
(a) He fears the loss of his ship.
(b) He has not better plan.
(c) He is coerced.
(d) He trusts Hornblower.

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

5. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Acting Admiral.
(b) Commander.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Hotspur blockading?

2. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?

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

4. What does Hornblower examine aboard the Princess?

5. What do the naval officers do as they become restless?

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