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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. Where does Hotspur run aground?
(a) Black Rock.
(b) On the French shore no where close to a town.
(c) It does not run aground.
(d) Somewhere near Gibraltar.

2. What does Princess do?
(a) Trims sail and gets ready for battle.
(b) Turns and runs.
(c) Stikes French colors.
(d) Has the officers man the guns.

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

4. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?
(a) Bush is going to be a real asset to Meadows.
(b) Hornblower does not think of any of his crew once he's onboard Princess.
(c) Bush is not going to like this new captain.
(d) Hornblower not likely to meet Bush again.

5. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are under naval contract.
(b) They have paid the right people.
(c) They have already served their time.
(d) They are not English citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?

2. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?

3. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?

4. Who is Calder?

5. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

(see the answer key)

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