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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) Duke Ballard.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Count Miranda.
(d) Count Velaquez.

2. About what does Hornblower wonder concerning the court martial?
(a) How long it will take to be informed of the court martial's outcome through official channels.
(b) If he will be assigned back to the Hotspur after it is reclaimed.
(c) If Bush will sit for court martial.
(d) If Meadows' career is ruined.

3. Where does Hornblower go before leaving the French brig?
(a) To the Captain's quarters.
(b) To the poop deck.
(c) To the bridge.
(d) To the topmast.

4. To what is Hornblower summoned?
(a) A debriefing.
(b) A court martial.
(c) Dinner with the Admiral.
(d) The annual planning council.

5. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hotspur get off being aground?

2. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?

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

4. What might Hornblower end up doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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