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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. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(b) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(c) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.
(d) It is very damp and smelly.

2. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?
(a) Hornblower's warrant.
(b) If Hornblower would like dinner.
(c) If Hornblower needed to use the head.
(d) If Hornblower could climb the riggings.

3. What does Hornblower suggest could be used from the document?
(a) That they could use Napoleon's signature to create a false treaty that would then be circulated.
(b) That they could set up an ambush at the location mentioned.
(c) That they could use Josephine's signature to make Napoleon doubt her.
(d) That the seal and signature could be copied and false orders created.

4. What does Baddlestone do to the French sailors who are pouring out from below deck?
(a) Gives them a cheerful wave.
(b) Shoots them with a nine pounder.
(c) Shoots the lead men with his pistol to slow the others down.
(d) Throws oil on the deck to make them slip up.

5. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?
(a) Short and mousy.
(b) Short and extremely muscular.
(c) Average height with a full, bushy red bed.
(d) Burly and quite tall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will be assisting Calder?

2. What does Hornblower order the men to do to the French brig?

3. What does Hornblower do after his testimony at the court martial?

4. Who is commanding the French fleet that recently escapes from the Mediterranean?

5. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?

(see the answer key)

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