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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 puts a hole in the Hotspur?
(a) An explosion on board.
(b) An iceberg.
(c) A rock.
(d) Enemy cannon fire.

2. What does Meadows hope?
(a) That he will get the French vessel as prize money.
(b) That the French ship will lose interest.
(c) That success will help his future.
(d) That the French ship will be accosted by the English fleet.

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

4. Who pursues the French fleet?
(a) Leighton.
(b) No one.
(c) Cornwallis.
(d) Nelson.

5. What does Hornblower do after his testimony at the court martial?
(a) Stays on the ship of the line to await a verdict.
(b) Gets a boat over to the Shannon to visit his cousin.
(c) Returns to the Princess.
(d) Goes to Admiral Leighton's vessel to chat with the Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important thing that Hornblower takes from the French brig?

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

3. How is Hornblower feeling as he arrives home?

4. What happens when Hornblower is ushered into the waiting room for the admiralty?

5. What kind of ship is it that they see?

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