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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Hornblower at the opening of this short story?
(a) About 23.
(b) About 18.
(c) About 29.
(d) About 31.

2. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?
(a) To be polite, though it's not required.
(b) So Meadows will realize that Bush is an outstanding sailor.
(c) Because Bush is busy.
(d) To ask Bush to have a sailor transfer Hornblower's baggage.

3. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?
(a) Baddlestone.
(b) Hornblower.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cornwallis.

4. What does it seem Meadows has done?
(a) Ignored protocal.
(b) Nothing that any other captain wouldn't do.
(c) Deliberately ignore repeated warnings by Bush.
(d) Made a navigational mistake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?

2. What is Hornblower's position on board?

3. At what rank does Hornblower retire?

4. What bargain does McCool strike with Hornblower?

5. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

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