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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. What horrifies Hornblower about what Baddlestone says?
(a) That Baddlestone is so disrespectful to an officer of the British navy.
(b) That vital, strategic information is common knowledge.
(c) That Baddlestone says the British haven't a prayer against the superior French ships.
(d) That Baddlestone seems so indifferent to the situation.

2. Who is better informed than Hornblower?
(a) No one.
(b) Baddlestone.
(c) Bush.
(d) Meadows.

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

4. What do the naval officers do as they become restless?
(a) Start fighting while gambling.
(b) Start picking on the enlisted men.
(c) Become sloppy in their dress and behavior.
(d) Criticize Baddlestone and the Princess.

5. What does Hornblower do when he first makes shore?
(a) Goes to see Meadows' widow.
(b) Goes to see Meadows' mother.
(c) Writes his wife and says goodbye to the men.
(d) Goes to a tavern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower mention about Ferrol?

2. What might Hornblower end up doing?

3. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

4. Why can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?

5. Who is Prowse?

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