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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Hornblower been promised?
(a) A command in Admiral Nelson's fleet.
(b) An administrative post for a while since his wife is pregnant.
(c) A promotion to post captain.
(d) A bonus for a ship he recently helped capture.

2. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?
(a) If Hornblower could climb the riggings.
(b) Hornblower's warrant.
(c) If Hornblower needed to use the head.
(d) If Hornblower would like dinner.

3. What is spotted a few days later?
(a) The French fleet.
(b) A huge pod of dolphins which is considered good luck.
(c) An albatross which is considered bad luck.
(d) A sail.

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

5. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?
(a) Japes.
(b) Baddlestone.
(c) Jones.
(d) Bradwell.

6. Why can't the empty barrels in the hold be filled with salt water?
(a) They would then be contaminated.
(b) They leak too badly.
(c) They are full of grain.
(d) They don't have a big enough opening.

7. What do the naval officers do as they become restless?
(a) Start picking on the enlisted men.
(b) Criticize Baddlestone and the Princess.
(c) Become sloppy in their dress and behavior.
(d) Start fighting while gambling.

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

9. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?
(a) They are not English citizens.
(b) They have already served their time.
(c) They are under naval contract.
(d) They have paid the right people.

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

11. Why does Baddlestone agree to Hornblower's plan?
(a) He has not better plan.
(b) He fears the loss of his ship.
(c) He is coerced.
(d) He trusts Hornblower.

12. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?
(a) To start pumping the water into the bilges.
(b) To lift the gangplank.
(c) To hand up the water hoses.
(d) To stay quiet.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does it look like Meadows is doing as the Princess pulls away from Hotspur?

3. Why is Hornblower seasick?

4. To what is Hornblower summoned?

5. Why is Princess going against her course?

(see the answer keys)

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