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

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

3. What rank is Hornblower at the opening of the novel?
(a) Acting Admiral.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Commander.

4. Why is Princess going against her course?
(a) Bad weather.
(b) So she doesn't bounce so badly.
(c) To avoid a French privateer.
(d) To avoid an American privateer.

5. How do Hornblower's men send him off?
(a) They don't even notice he is leaving.
(b) A few hurried handshakes.
(c) With a rousing cheer and song.
(d) With a gift of a sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?

2. Where does Hotspur run aground?

3. What puts a hole in the Hotspur?

4. What might Hornblower end up doing?

5. Who pursues the French fleet?

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