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

2. Where does Hornblower invite Meadows to receive the ship's papers?
(a) Aft away from the water transfer activity.
(b) In the captain's quarters.
(c) On the bridge.
(d) On the poop deck.

3. To what is Hornblower summoned?
(a) A debriefing.
(b) Dinner with the Admiral.
(c) The annual planning council.
(d) A court martial.

4. With what do the men arm themselves?
(a) Whatever they can find.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Mostly pistols and one repeating rifle.
(d) Pistols, swords, bayonets and staffs.

5. How does Meadows seem to Hornblower?
(a) Competent but cocky.
(b) Timid.
(c) Highly competent but unsure.
(d) Incompetent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hornblower been promised?

2. What does Baddlestone ask of Hornblower immediately upon Hornblower's arrival on the Princess?

3. Why is Princess going against her course?

4. Who is the Captain of the hoy transferring Hornblower?

5. Where does Hotspur run aground?

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