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

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

3. Who interrupts Meadows reading his orders?
(a) Cornwallis.
(b) Bush.
(c) Hornblower.
(d) Baddlestone.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hornblower and Bush both desire to avoid while saying their goodbyes?

2. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?

3. What is Hornblower's status aboard the Hotspur once Meadows' orders are read?

4. What does Hornblower examine aboard the Princess?

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

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