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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 Baddlestone is not supposed to impose charges.
(b) That Baddlestone undercharges Hornblower.
(c) That Baddlestone overcharges Hornblower.
(d) That Meadows has to pay for all his men out of his salary.

2. What does Hornblower suggest to Baddlestone about the papers from the French brig?
(a) That they should be turned over to the admiralty.
(b) That he should burn them.
(c) That he should try to get a good price for them.
(d) Nothing.

3. Who lectures Hornblower?
(a) Captain Sawyer.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) Admiral Cornwallis.
(d) Admiral Leighton.

4. What does McCool give Hornblower?
(a) His gold cufflings.
(b) His knife.
(c) A letter full of platitudes and a bizarre poem.
(d) His favorite sword.

5. How is the water-hoy built?
(a) To withstand ramming.
(b) To travel on the high seas.
(c) To carry a heavy load.
(d) To move swiftly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Hornblower a little about his participation in the plan?

2. What is Hornblower contemplating as he leaves the admiralty?

3. How does Hornblower find McCool to be?

4. What does Hornblower think about France?

5. What has Hornblower been promised?

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