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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. Who will Hornblower be shortly meeting after he says yes to the mission?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Duke Ballard.
(c) Count Miranda.
(d) Count Velaquez.

2. Who is Calder?
(a) The French general who commands the land troops along the English channel shore.
(b) Captain of the Admiral's flagship.
(c) He commands the passing English fleet.
(d) A newly-raised Admiral.

3. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?
(a) A incompetent windbag.
(b) His cross.
(c) An extremely competent sailor.
(d) A likeable enough fellow.

4. What is watch and watch?
(a) A way of passing the time by dropping sounding lines.
(b) A game played among the enlisted men.
(c) A high alert when the French fleet is near.
(d) Four hours sleeping in hammocks and four on deck.

5. What follows after Hornblower is shown leaving the admiralty?
(a) A look at how the orders are forged.
(b) An author's note.
(c) How he gets to see Villeneuve.
(d) Hornblower saying goodbye to Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has signed the document?

2. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?

3. What do the Englishmen do upon arriving at the French brig?

4. What does Hornblower do when he first makes shore?

5. Where is Hornblower going after he has visited his wife?

(see the answer key)

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