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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Last Encounter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornblower learn when Baddlestone demands payment from Meadows?
(a) That Meadows has to pay for all his men out of his salary.
(b) That Baddlestone overcharges Hornblower.
(c) That Baddlestone undercharges Hornblower.
(d) That Baddlestone is not supposed to impose charges.

2. What is the date at the opening of this short story?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1879.

3. Why does Brown go to the door?
(a) To let the dog out.
(b) To let the dog in.
(c) Someone is knocking.
(d) To let the grandchildren in.

4. Why does Meadows assume command?
(a) He is senior officer.
(b) Hornblower lets him in hopes he'll regain his honor.
(c) Hornblower asks it of him.
(d) Baddlestone asks him to.

5. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?
(a) A incompetent windbag.
(b) His cross.
(c) An extremely competent sailor.
(d) A likeable enough fellow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the result of the encounter with Villeneuve?

3. Who comes aboard to speak with Sawyer?

4. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?

5. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

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