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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the verdict for Bush?
(a) They do not adjudicate Bush.
(b) He is cleared.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Innocent but he should have intervened.

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

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

5. What won't Meadows ever have again?
(a) Choice assignments.
(b) Command.
(c) The good will of his men.
(d) A good name.

6. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?
(a) Men resentful of authority.
(b) An efficient mechanism.
(c) A somewhat lazy crew.
(d) A group of bullies.

7. Why does Hornblower doubt the promise made to him?
(a) There are many waiting for command.
(b) Napoleon recently surrenders.
(c) The admiral who gave the promise is now deceased.
(d) The Navy administration is notorious for rescinding promises.

8. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Commander.
(b) Acting Admiral.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Admiral.

9. 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 stay quiet.
(c) To hand up the water hoses.
(d) To lift the gangplank.

10. Who will be assisting Calder?
(a) The Channel fleet.
(b) No one.
(c) The 3rd Navy's fleet.
(d) The fleet under the command of Cornwallis.

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

12. How does Hotspur get off being aground?
(a) By the action of the rising tide.
(b) Pulled off the sandbar by a French privateer.
(c) Pulled off the sandbar by a merchant vessel.
(d) Pulled off by another vessel in the Channel fleet.

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

14. What does Hornblower examine aboard the Princess?
(a) The way the main mast if far foward compared to most ships.
(b) The way the sails are set.
(c) His tiny cabin.
(d) The crew.

15. How long has Hornblower been involved in the blockade of Brest?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is positive about the cabin?

2. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?

3. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

4. What is the verdict against Meadows?

5. What is the Hotspur blockading?

(see the answer keys)

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