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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Into what has Hornblower made the crew of the Hotspur?
(a) An efficient mechanism.
(b) A group of bullies.
(c) Men resentful of authority.
(d) A somewhat lazy crew.

2. What kind of ship is it that they see?
(a) A Dutch merchant vessel.
(b) A French privateer.
(c) An American privateer.
(d) A French brig of war.

3. Who is Calder?
(a) He commands the passing English fleet.
(b) Captain of the Admiral's flagship.
(c) The French general who commands the land troops along the English channel shore.
(d) A newly-raised Admiral.

4. What does Hornblower ponder as he is riding in the Princess?
(a) How to ask the captain to come about and drop him off at the closest port.
(b) Whether the captain would give him any of his personal liquor to help his stomach.
(c) How the Princess could be more stable.
(d) His personal future.

5. Why does the Princess ride high in the water?
(a) Because the hull is narrow.
(b) Because it has no cargo.
(c) Because it's trim is set that way.
(d) Because the captain has the sails set for speed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is passing by as Hornblower comes up on the deck of the Princess?

2. Now where is the French fleet headed?

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

4. Who huddles below deck?

5. What does Bush signal to the captain of the Princess as Meadows is reading orders?

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