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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 Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?
(a) Only able to issue an order in an emergency.
(b) On the same command level as Meadows.
(c) A non-entity.
(d) Second in command.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the verdict against Meadows?

2. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?

3. To what is Hornblower summoned?

4. What greets the new captain on Hotspur?

5. Who is Calder?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of Meadows' court martial?

2. About what does Hornblower muse?

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

4. What are Hornblower's quarters like aboard the Princess?

5. What does Baddlestone say about the strategic situation between Villeneuve's fleet and that of Nelson's fleet?

6. Why does the Princess ride so roughly?

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

8. How is the space allocated aboard the Princess now with so many extra men?

9. Describe the new commander of the Hotspur, Captain Meadows.

10. What does Hornblower wonder about the court martial and who answers his question?

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