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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is taking over command of the vessel Hornblower is leaving?
(a) Meadows.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Bush.
(d) Cornwallis.

2. On whom does Hornblower rely in managing the everyday activities of Hotspur?
(a) Masters.
(b) Percival.
(c) Bush.
(d) Meadows.

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

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

5. How does Bush react to Hornblower's teasing?
(a) With umbrage.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) With his own teasing.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meadows call Baddlestone?

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

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

4. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?

5. To whom is Hornblower wishing luck at the opening of the novel?

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