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

2. 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) Second in command.
(d) A non-entity.

3. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?
(a) Bradwell.
(b) Jones.
(c) Baddlestone.
(d) Japes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?

2. What has Hornblower been promised?

3. What enables Princess to regain her position within the fleet?

4. Why does Hornblower ask permission to talk to Bush?

5. Who pursues the French fleet?

(see the answer key)

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