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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9, and the Author's Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what are the newspapers critical?
(a) Calder.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Meadows.
(d) Hornblower.

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

3. What do the English do with the two long boats?
(a) Board them an head for land.
(b) Keep them moored to the Princess.
(c) Take them to the French brig.
(d) They are sunk.

4. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?
(a) Bush.
(b) Masters.
(c) Meadows.
(d) Percival.

5. What do the French send to the Princess?
(a) An offer for a compromise.
(b) A prize crew.
(c) An ultimatum.
(d) The head of an English prisoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What won't Meadows ever have again?

2. Who is Lord Barham?

3. Who will Hornblower be shortly meeting after he says yes to the mission?

4. What is Hornblower doing as the Princess gains port?

5. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

(see the answer key)

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