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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what do the men arm themselves?
(a) Pistols, swords, bayonets and staffs.
(b) Whatever they can find.
(c) Mostly pistols and one repeating rifle.
(d) Nothing.

2. Who has intercepted Villeneuve?
(a) Only the Channel fleet.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Calder.
(d) No one.

3. What does Hornblower think to himself about Bush?
(a) Bush is not going to like this new captain.
(b) Hornblower not likely to meet Bush again.
(c) Hornblower does not think of any of his crew once he's onboard Princess.
(d) Bush is going to be a real asset to Meadows.

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

5. Who comes over to the Princess?
(a) Men from the Hotspur.
(b) Admiral Cornwallis.
(c) Admiral Leighton.
(d) Captain Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Englishmen do upon arriving at the French brig?

2. Why does Baddlestone agree to Hornblower's plan?

3. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

4. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?

5. What is Hornblower forced to admit?

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