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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is passage aboard the water hoy uncomfortable?
(a) She has no ballast and thus rides rough.
(b) The Captain will not give Hornblower quarters.
(c) The hoy only has one place to stand comfortably and that's where they ship's owner stands.
(d) It is very damp and smelly.

2. When does Baddlestone receive the news of the court martial verdict?
(a) He does not.
(b) Within an hour after Hornblower leaves the court.
(c) Two days later.
(d) Later that evening.

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

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

5. How do Hornblower's men send him off?
(a) With a rousing cheer and song.
(b) They don't even notice he is leaving.
(c) With a gift of a sword.
(d) A few hurried handshakes.

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

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

8. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?
(a) Lieutenant Bush.
(b) Admiral Nelson.
(c) No one.
(d) Admireal Cornwald.

9. Where are the officers of the Hotspur going?
(a) Most have been dismissed from service.
(b) They are being distributed among Calder's fleet.
(c) Back to Brest.
(d) To England to seek reappointment.

10. 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.

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

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

13. What is Hornblower forced to admit?
(a) That he almost grounded several times.
(b) That he guided the Hotspur successfully for two years in its assigned area.
(c) That he had an excellent chart which was in his private collection.
(d) That he used a local pilot most of the time.

14. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?
(a) Because it's trim is set that way.
(b) Because the hull is narrow.
(c) Because it has no cargo.
(d) Because the captain has the sails set for speed.

15. Of what does Hornblower despair the next morning?
(a) Of having a civil word from Baddlestone.
(b) Of getting used to the movements of the Princess.
(c) Of ever reaching home.
(d) Of being on his own vessel again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Princess do?

2. What does Hornblower say about conditions in Hotspur's assigned area?

3. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?

4. Why can't Baddlestone or his men be pressed?

5. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

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