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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who pursues the French fleet?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) No one.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Leighton.

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

3. For what does Meadows say he'd give up his prize money for five years?
(a) A chance to have Baddlestone as a sailor under his command.
(b) A chance to spend more than a few days with his new wife.
(c) Orders off the Hotspur.
(d) Orders to the West Indies.

4. What is passing by as Hornblower comes up on the deck of the Princess?
(a) A French privateer.
(b) A pod of whales.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) A large English fleet.

5. What is vital to keeping Bonaparte from crossing the English Channel?
(a) Concerted movements of the English fleet.
(b) The French would never dare cross the channel.
(c) Reliable spies keeping track of the French fleet's movements.
(d) Good cannons along the shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Hornblower about getting on the Princess?

2. Why is Hornblower seasick?

3. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?

4. Who is better informed than Hornblower?

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

(see the answer key)

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