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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?
(a) A sailor singing the British Naval anthem.
(b) Only about half the crew; the others are on shore leave.
(c) An new missive vacating the captain's orders.
(d) Botswain's whistles and a drum.

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

4. When is it likely the vessel will overtake the Princess?
(a) Within an hour.
(b) The next afternoon.
(c) Nightfall.
(d) Several days hence.

5. Now where is the French fleet headed?
(a) South America.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Ferrol.
(d) The Mediterranean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower forced to admit?

2. Who pursues the French fleet?

3. What does Hotspur's new commander look like?

4. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?

5. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Hornblower feeling and why is that surprising to him?

2. What does Hornblower suggest and how is it received by Meadows and Baddlestone?

3. What happens when Captain Meadows begins to read his orders of command and what does Bush do?

4. What does the lookout spy and what becomes obvious to those aboard the Princess?

5. How do the English plan on destroying Villeneuve's fleet?

6. What happens to the Hotspur?

7. What does Hornblower inform Baddlestone and what is Baddlestone's response?

8. Describe Captain Baddlestone.

9. What is the purpose of the water-hoy coming alongside the Hotspur?

10. What turns out to be a real challenge for Hornblower in leaving the Hotspur and what does he do?

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